NUTR 1010 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Ketoacidosis, Sucrase, High Fructose Corn Syrup
10 Dec 2012
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What is nutrition: the science that studies how food nourishes our bodies and in uences our health, the only science which combines , biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, genetics, psychology, behavioral science, sociology. Why is nutrition important: one of several factors contributing to health, a nutritious diet can prevent some diseases and reduce risks for others, a poor diet can increase risk for some diseases/ health conditions. Who does nutrition affect: everyone from the womb to tomb, all stages of health and sickness, every country around the world, including u of g undergrads. How can i gure out my nutrient needs: use the dietary reference intakes (dri) Whom can you trust: trustworthy experts are educated, credentialed (rd: registered dietitian, professional organizations provide reliable nutrition information (canadian nutrition society , government sources (health canada, peer reviewed journals (american journal of clinical nutrition, university textbooks.
