BIOL 1550 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: List Of Food Labeling Regulations, Movember, Health Literacy
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*go to beginning of chapters and identify leaning objectives then read about them (save time) Nutrition: study of nutrients and the processes by which they are used by the body-the cornerstone of each health dimension. Health: is the merging and balancing of five physical and psychological dimensions of health: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. Wellness: is a lifestyle that enhances our level of health. Physical health: depends on the quality and quantity of nutrients available to the body-key for efficient body functioning. Intellectual health: relies on a well-functioning brain and central nervous system-key for the use of our intellectual abilities (impacts performance; how much we can learn and retain) Emotional health: may be affected by poor eating habits; resulting in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)- key in ability to control emotions (ex. Social health: interactions and relationships with others (ex. Spiritual health: cultural beliefs about the purpose of life (ex. Environmental health: external factors that impact living and work settings (ex.
