wellness promotion introduction to nutrition. 5 leading causes of death associated with dietary...
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5 Leading causes of death associated with dietary habits
1. Coronary Heart Disease
2. Cancer
3. Stroke
4. Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
5. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
DefinitionAdequate diet: Supports growth & Maintains & Repairs Body Tissue
Sufficient energy Essential Fatty & Amino Acids Sufficient Vitamins & Minerals
Evidence of Adequate Nutrition: Attitude Height and Weight Skin Hair Eyes Teeth GI Muscular skeletal Neurological
Evidence of Malnutrition: Attitude Height and Weight Skin Hair Eyes Teeth GI Muscular skeletal Neurological
What Effect Habits?
Allergies & intolerance Physical abnormalities Family norms Television influences Economics Lifestyle
Very hard to change habits once they are formed
Definitions
BMI – Body Mass Index
Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)DRI – Dietary Reference Intake
ADA serving portionsFood Labels
ADA portion sizes
https://www.bd.com/us/diabetes/docs/portion-control.pdf
Food Labels
http://www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/LabelingNutrition/ucm275409.htm#fullvideo