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Nutrition and the Human Body

WebEnergy is required in order to build molecules into larger macromolecules, and to turn macromolecules into organelles and cells, and then turn those into tissues, organs, and …

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Understanding Health, Medicine, and Society

WebThe quality of the social environment in turn can affect a person’s physical and mental health, underscoring the importance of social factors for these twin aspects of our overall …

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Nutrition through the Life Cycle: From Childhood to the …

WebAs discussed in Chapter 12 "Nutrition through the Life Cycle: From Pregnancy to the Toddler Years", all people need the same basic nutrients—essential …

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Defining Nutrition, Health, and Disease

WebDisease is defined as any abnormal condition that affects the health of an organism, and is characterized by specific signs and symptoms. Disease affects all three aspects of the …

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Vitamins Important for Metabolism and for Blood Function and …

WebB 1 (thiamine) Coenzyme: assists in glucose metabolism, RNA, DNA, and ATP synthesis. Beriberi: fatigue, confusion, movement impairment, swelling, heart failure. B 2 (riboflavin) …

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Achieving Optimal Health: Wellness and Nutrition

WebWellness is a state of optimal well-being that enables an individual to maximize their potential. This concept includes a host of dimensions—physical, mental, emotional, …

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Middle Age and Nutrition

WebKey Takeaways. Middle-aged adults begin to experience signs of aging and must continue to support their health and wellness with nutrition and exercise. The daily energy …

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National Goals for Nutrition and Health: Healthy People …

WebThe Healthy People 2020 program, launched in 2010, is a ten-year national program instituted by the US government with objectives aimed toward improving the health of all …

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What Is Nutritional Balance and Moderation

WebA dietary term signifying a diet that provides all nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintaining good health and body weight. , by providing sufficient amounts …

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What Are Nutrients

WebNutrients are used to produce energy, detect and respond to environmental surroundings, move, excrete wastes, respire (breathe), grow, and reproduce. There are six classes of …

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Health Factors and Their Impact

WebExplain the role that genetics, environment, life cycle, and lifestyle play in health status. Describe economic, social, cultural, and emotional determinants that affect personal …

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Understanding Daily Reference Intakes

WebUnderstanding the Difference. There is a distinct difference between a requirement and a recommendation. For instance, the DRI for vitamin D is a recommended 600 …

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Sociological Perspectives on Health and Health Care

WebBefore discussing these perspectives, we must first define three key concepts—health, medicine, and health care—that lie at the heart of their explanations and of this chapter’s …

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Foodborne Illness and Food Safety

WebFoodborne illness is another serious threat to health. Sometimes called “food poisoning,” foodborne illness is a common public health problem that can result from exposure to a …

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Nutrition through the Life Cycle: From Pregnancy to the Toddler …

WebAccording to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the human life span, or the maximum length of time possible for human life, is 130 years. Ordovas, J. M. “Living Well to 100: …

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Too Little or Too Much Weight: What Are the Health Risks

WebThe number of people considered overweight and obese in the world has now surpassed the number that is starving. As BMIs increase over 25, the risks increase for heart disease, …

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