Foods and Nutrition 1021 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Canola, Embolus, Mucous Membrane

• School: Western University
• Department: Foods and Nutrition
• Course: Foods and Nutrition 1021
• Professor: Noelle Martin

Document Summary

Can be transmitted from one person to another through air, water, or food; by contact; or through vectors (mosquitoes, fleas) Characterized by degeneration of body organs due to poor lifestyle choices (poor food choices, smoking, alcohol use, & lack of pa); lifestyle diseases, chronic diseases, or diseases of old age. Intentional spreading of disease-causing organisms or agricultural pests as a political weapon to produce fear & intimidate people. Often shown on shows such as 24 . Rapid global spread of new & old diseases h1n1 (swine flu) virus, sars (sudden acute respiratory system), or resurrected tb, measles. Cvd (heart disease, stroke) & cancer leading causes of death (2004); diet as a risk factor. Degenerative diseases due to genetic predisposition & personal medical history. Other causes of death chronic respiratory diseases, accidents. Deficient intakes of many vitamins and minerals associated with impaired disease resistance. Immune tissues first to be impaired in nutrient deficiency or excess.