HLTH 331 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-2: Naturopathy, Lecithin, Overnutrition
16 Jan 2017
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Nutrition is a science that studies all the interactions between living organisms and food. Food provides nutrients and energy needed to keep us alive and health, to support growth and to allow reproduction. The modern canadian food supply: fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, and grains, but new additions include frozen vegetables, canned soups, packaged meats, frozen prepared meals, and snack foods. Change in lifestyle = change in eating habits and food preparation convenience with processed foods has not necessarily contributed to nutritional health. Unhealthy dietary pattern along with a lack of physical activity increases the risk of developing obesity and chronic diseases like heart disease and stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer. 45 nutrients determined to be essential to human life. Essential nutrients must be supplied by the diet to support life either cannot be made by the body or cannot be made in sufficient quantities. Intake of essential nutrients determined by our food choices.
