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Undergraduate 2
01/23/2009

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What drives our food choices?

Definition
Hunger, convienece, taste, tradition, advertising, and emotions.
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Nutrition
Definition
The Science how various nutrients and other componds  nourish and affect your health.
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Non Nutritive Component
Definition
Smoking, enviornment, behaviors, excersise, sleep, ext...
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Nutrients
Definition
Carbs, fat, proteing, vitamin, mineral, and H20.
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Calories
Definition

1 Gram of carboydrates= 4 calories

1 gram of fat= 9 calories

1 gram of protein= 4 calories

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Digestion
Definition
Takes things apart and puts things back together in a new way.
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Vitamins and Minerals
Definition
Metabolism and cellular reactions.
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Most important nutrient
Definition

WATER!

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Food
Definition
Offer combinations of nutrients.
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Supplement
Definition
Intended to be an extra. Includes multi-vitamins, and not limited to amino acids. Not typically necessary.
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Healthy Body Weight

Definition

Males have lean muscle mass, and tend to weigh more than females.

Females have a higher fat content than males.

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Scientific Method
Definition

Observe and ask a question

Formulate a hypothesis

Conduct an experiment

Revise or formulate a new hypothesis

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Where do we get our nutrition information
Definition

Food Label- Valid

Internet- Valid on certain websites

Nutritionist/Doctorrs- Valid

Magazines- Valid and invalid

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