HWS 332 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Nutrigenomics, Cardiovascular Disease, Calorie
21 Feb 2017
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A young science, and integration of several sciences. The science that studies how nutrienrs and compounds in foods nourish the body and health. The study of the relationship between food and health. Reduces the risk of the leading causes of death. Reduces the risk of developing obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Genetics and nutrition combine to influence our risk for chronic diseases. Nutrigenomics can help individuals develop eating plans based on. Heart disease, stroke, cancer, are all nutrition based. How do you define nutrition (know the meaning of food insecurity) Nutrients- chemical constituents of food that the body needs for energy, growth maintenance and health. Essential nutrients- necessary for the body and must be provided by the diet. Sometimes the body can make it but not in adequate amount. Non-essential nutrients- process by the body, may promote health if consumed in diet. Conditionally essential nutrients- in some cases nonessential nutrient become essential.
