FSN 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey, Food Energy, Human Services

• School: University of Maine
• Department: Food Science and Nutrition
• Course: FSN 101
• Professor: Anthony Perkins

Document Summary

The nutrition in food support growth, maintenance, and repair of the body. Deficiencies, excesses, and imbalances of energy and nutrients bring on the diseases of malnutrition. Diet influences long-term health within the range set by genetic inheritance. Nutrition has little influence on some diseases but strongly affects others. Life choices, such as being physically active or using tobacco or alcohol, can improve or damage health. Each decade, the u. s. department of health and human services sets health and nutrition objectives for the nation. Foremost among the nutrients in food is water. The energy-yielding nutrients are carbohydrates, fats(lipids), and protein. The regulator nutrients are vitamins and minerals. Food energy is measured in calories; nutrient quantities are often measured. Food conveys emotional satisfaction and hormonal stimuli that contribute to in grams health.