Chapter 1
Wellness Nutrition
nutrients
Substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with
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types of health
-physical (maintain bodily function)
-intellectual (to learn and adapt to changes in ones environment)
-emotional (ability to express/suppress our emotions appropriately)
-social (ability to interact with people in an acceptable manner)
-spiritual (cultural beliefs that give purpose to human life)
-environmental (physical context of where one lives or works, determined by ethnicity, education, income, occupation)
health promotion
consists of strategies used to raise the level of the health of individuals, families, groups, and communities
primary prevention
activities that avert the initial development of disease or poor health
tertiary prevention
occurs after a disorder develops. The purpose is to minimize further complications or to assist in the restoration of health.
secondary prevention
involves early detection to halt or reduce the effects of a disease or illness
Health literacy
a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services, and to use these resources to promote one's health and wellness
the 6 nutrient categories
carbohydrates
proteins
lipids
vitamins
minerals
water
nutrients that aid in growth and repair of body tissues
proteins, lipids, minerals, and water
nutrients that regulate body processes
proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, water
nutrients that provide energy
carbs, protein, lipids (not vitamins and minerals)
kilocalorie values
carbs: 4kcal
protein: 4kcal
lipids (fats): 9kcal
alcohol: 7kcal
carbohydrates
-major source of fuel
-simple carbs: found in fruit, milk, sweeteners (sugar, honey, corn syrup)
-complex carbs: cereals, grains, pasta, fruit, veggies
-al except fiber are broken down into glucose
proteins
-provide energy
-roles in structure of bones, muscles, enzymes, hormones, blood, immune system, cell membranes
-20 amino acids
-found in meat, fish, poultry, milk, cheeses
-eat too much: stored as fat, excreted through urine [Show Less]