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What is Nutrition
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Undergraduate 2
02/05/2013

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Term
nutrition
Definition
the act of or process of nourishing
the science that studies how the nutrients and compounds in foods that you eat nourish and affect your body functions and health
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top ten leading causes of death in the US
Definition
1. heart disease
2. cancer
3. chronic lower resp disease
4. stroke
5. accidents
6. alzheimer's disease
7. diabetes
8. influenza/pneumonia
9. kidney disease
10. intentional harm
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number one factor that drives our food choices?
Definition
taste
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other factors that drive our food choices..
Definition
availability
income
advertising and media
time and convenience
social/cultural factors
trends
habits and emotions
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trends among the american public
Definition
"I'm already doing ti" (42%)
"i know I should, but.." (38%)
"Don't bother me!" (20%)
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where do you get nutrition information
Definition
1. internet
2. MD
3. tv/news
4. friends and family
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who should you get your nutrition information from?
Definition
registered dietitian
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