KIN 1600 Chapter : Kin 1600
15 Mar 2019
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Top 3 stresses: school- getting organized and prepared, family- pressure to use my time better, daily hassles- including everyone and getting a schedule together. Sleep deprivation- sufficient lack of sleep that affects cognitive function. Sleep debt- difference between amount of sleep gained and amount of sleep needed to maintain alertness throughout the day. Super charismatic nucleus- pinhead structures that come together on the brain to help our bodies determine the time of day. Dri"s: rda- average amount of a nutrient need daily, ai- average intake of nutrients, ui- upper level intake means the highest amount of a nutrient someone can take without being toxic, ear- A, d, e, and k- fat soluble vitamins. Fido chemicals- come from plants and help to slow down aging process and reduce cholesterol levels. Antioxidants- substances in food and prevent free radicals from forming. Phytoestrogens- lower cholesterol and reduce risk of heart disease. Phytonutrients- inhibit growth of cancer and heart disease.
