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Nutrition, Health and Disease – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBGastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a persistent form of acid reflux that occurs more than two times per week. Acid reflux occurs when …

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Lipids and Disease – Human Nutrition

WEBReplace current dietary fats with an increased intake of monounsaturated fats. Choose whole-grain and high-fiber foods. Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease has been …

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Undernutrition, Overnutrition, and Malnutrition

WEBUndernutrition is characterized by a lack of nutrients and insufficient energy supply, whereas overnutrition is characterized by excessive nutrient and energy intake. …

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Nutrition, Health and Disease – Human Nutrition 2e

WEBGastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a persistent form of acid reflux that occurs more than two times per week. Acid reflux occurs when …

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Undernutrition, Overnutrition, and Malnutrition – Human Nutrition

WEBUndernutrition is characterized by a lack of nutrients and insufficient energy supply, whereas overnutrition is characterized by excessive nutrient and energy intake. …

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Diseases Involving Proteins – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBKwashiorkor is characterized by swelling (. edema. ) of the feet and abdomen, poor skin health, growth retardation, low muscle mass, and liver malfunction. Recall that one of …

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Sports Nutrition – Human Nutrition

WEBEnergy intake can play a role in manipulating the physiques for athletes. For individuals competing in sports such as football and weight lifting, having a large amount of muscle …

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Introduction – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBLearning Objectives. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to: Explain the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system and other supporting organ systems. Describe …

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Threats to Health – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBThe risk of colon cancer seems to increase with the consumption of red meat and processed meat. Cured meats. According to a recent study, there is a mild risk of …

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Health Consequences and Benefits of High-Carbohydrate Diets

WEBHealth consequences linked to being overweight or obese include Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, depression, and some cancers. An infatuation with …

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Older Adulthood: The Golden Years – Human Nutrition

WEBEnergy and Macronutrients. Due to reductions in lean body mass and metabolic rate, older adults require less energy than younger adults. The energy requirements for people …

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Understanding Dietary Reference Intakes – Human Nutrition: 2020 …

WEBUniversity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Food Science and Human Nutrition Program and Human Nutrition Program. Dietary Reference Intakes. (DRI) are the recommendation levels for …

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Lipids and Disease – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBLipids and Disease. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Food Science and Human Nutrition Program and Human Nutrition Program. Because heart disease, cancer, and stroke are …

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Weight Management – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBThese values only apply to normal weight adults and not to children or pregnant or lactating women. The numbers within the equations for the EER were derived from …

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Appendix A – Human Nutrition 2e

WEBAppendix A Appendix A. This table compares the typical levels of recommended daily nutrient intake to the United States Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) and the United …

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Appendix A – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBAppendix A Appendix A. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Food Science and Human Nutrition Program and Human Nutrition Program. This table compares the typical levels of …

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Comparing Diets – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBFunctional Foods. Many people seek out foods that provide the greatest health benefits. This trend is giving rise to the idea of functional foods, which not only help meet basic …

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Antioxidants – Human Nutrition 2e

WEBThe market is flooded with advertisements for “super antioxidant ” supplements teeming with molecules that block free radical production, stimulate the immune system, prevent …

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