NUTR 1010 Lecture : Nutrition 1010 - Week 1-9.docx

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Nutrition
• Course: NUTR 1010
• Professor: Andrea Buchholz

Document Summary

What is nutrition: the science that studies how food nourishes our bodies and influences our health. Why is nutrition important: one of the several factors contributing to health, a nutritious diet can prevent some diseases and reduce risk for others, a poor diet can heighten risk for type two diabetes. How can i figure out my nutrient needs: use the dietary reference intakes (dri) Trustworthy experts are educated credentialed (e. g. rd. Why do we eat the foods we eat: culture, religion, values/beliefs, social, convenience, advertising, availability, economy, emotional comfort, habit, personal preference, positive associations, weight/body image (cid:149) (cid:149, nutritional value, appetite, hunger. Appetite: psychological desire to eat specific foods, pleasant sensation associated with food. Hunger: physiological sensation in response to a need for food, unpleasant/negative sensation. Blood glucose levels (cid:149) (cid:149) (cid:149) (cid:149) Exercise: the foods we eat make up our diet!