HUMNNTR 2210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Lost Work, Cardiovascular Disease, Weight Gain
31 Aug 2016
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The scientific method: observations made and questions asked, hypothesis generated, research experiments conducted to test hypothesis, results evaluated by other scientists and reported in a publication, follow-up experiments conducted to confirm or extend findings, hypothesis accepted or rejected. Two-thirds of american adults and one-third of children are overweight or obese. 35% of adults are currently obese; increasing over time. Cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, some forms of cancer: economic burden, lost work productivity. Choose plant sources of protein rather than animal proteins. Choose plant oils rather than solid fats. Moderation in sugar, salt, and alcohol intake. Increased quantity and variety of fruits and vegetables. Section 1. 7: what can you expect from good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Healthy weight: prevention of obesity is preferable to treatment, consistently choose habits that prevent weight gain over time. Availability of healthy food: longer, healthier life. In recent years, deaths from cardiovascular disease has declined.
