HLSC 2P92- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 81 pages long!)
29 Mar 2018
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The science of foods and the substances they contain. Used by the body for maintenance, growth and repair. Nutrition is one of several factors contributing to health. Nutrition can prevent some diseases, and reduce the risk for others. People often do not see a direct relationship between nutrition and health. Whilst individual choices may only have minimal influence on health, it has a cumulative effect over the years, and become more significant. Impact extends beyond physical health to overall wellness. May not affect us acutely, but will affect us chronically. Positive lifestyle choices can help to enhance health. Poor lifestyle choices, made on a daily basis, increase risks of developing disease. Person"s health can fall anywhere along a continuum, from maximum wellness to toal failure to function (death) Diseases in which nutrition plays a small role. Diseases in which nutrition plays a strong nutritional component. Diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies or toxicities. The healthcare professional has a unique opportunity:
