FOS 2001 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Healthy People Program, Parenteral Nutrition, Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics

• School: University of Florida
• Department: Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Course: FOS 2001
• Professor: Agata Olga Kowalewska

Document Summary

What is the name of the health improvement program that the u. s. What are the two main goals of healthy people 2010: to help all americans increase their life expectancy and improve their quality of life, to eliminate health disparities among different segments of the population. Leading causes of illness and death in the united states. List the three leading causes of death in the united states and the risk factors that are associated with these three ailments: heart diseases, cancers, strokes. List the three habits that affect nutrition and health as stated in the u. s. Surgeon general"s report on nutrition and health: tobacco, diet, alcohol. What are the two most important things a person can do to have a long healthy life: good diet, exercise regularly. Qualitative science describes which chemicals the body needs for optimal health and well-being. Quantitative science indicates how much of each chemical is needed by the body.