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Nutrition Ch.1: Lecture 1 (Choices (habit (eat a sandwich every day),…
Nutrition Ch.1: Lecture 1
Lifestyle
we make choices that either promote or decrease health
as days goes on the choices we make can slowly influence our health over time
healthy nutrition is essential for wellness
Choices
as a health care provider you take responsibility for your own health so you can be an example for patients
healthy food choices don't guarantee long life
healthiness gives your life balance in favor
we choose food based on factors and that can make it hard to change
preference is a reason and thought to be a genetic influence
habit
eat a sandwich every day
convenience
right in front of me
availability
values
religion
social interaction
heritage or tradition
age
occupation
body weight/ image
medical condition
Functional Food
gives benefits beyond nutrients
contain bioactive food components to provide health benefits
whole foods
kale and blueberries
modified foods
fortified foods
bread and cereal
Nutrients
substances got from food
used to give energy and structure
serve as regualators
promote growth, repair, and maintenance
reduce disease risks
six types that are essentially received by food
Classes
Carbs, Fats, Proteins
all organic, contains carbon
energy yielding because body uses them for energy daily
major fuels are carbs and fats
protein is used when other fuels are not available
Vitamins
organic but give no energy
facilitate release of energy from carbs, proteins, fats
Minerals
are inorganic
yield no energy
facilitate energy releasing
Water
inorganic medium where all body processes take place