LIFESCI 2N03 Study Guide - Dietary Fiber, Coronary Artery Disease, Dietary Reference Intake

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All processes involved in the talking in and utilization of food substances; by which growth, repair, and maintenance of activities in the body. Any material that provides the nutritive requirements of an organism to maintain growth and physical well being. Norman borlaug won nobel peace prize; invented strain of wheat which was disease resistant and generated high yields to combat world hunger before getting it copyrighted/patented. Can prevent disease: diseases caused by nutrient deficiency: Chronic diseases (i. e. heart disease: disease in which nutrition plays a role: Osteoporosis: occupational health: meaningful work or vocation, physical health: includes nutrition and physical activity, spiritual health: spiritual values and beliefs, emotional health: includes positive feelings about oneself and life, social health: includes family, community, and social environment. Nutrient: any substance in food that the body can use to obtain energy, synthesize tissues, or regulate physiological/physical functions.

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