NUTR 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Dietitian, Gluten, National Institutes Of Health
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Nutrition is a science in that it studies how nutrients and compounds in foods nourish and affect our body"s functions on a day-to-day basis. Fun fact from lecture: the first vitamin was discovered in the early 1900"s: nutrition and health: Physical activity: the amount of physical activity in your daily routine will influence your health. Stress levels: high stress levels will take a toll on your health; mentally and physically. Weight: your weight can affect your health; being too light for your recommended weight, or too heavy for your recommended weight affects your health. Alcohol use: the amount of alcohol you consume can affect your overall health. Tobacco use: using tobacco products daily can become a health issue. Genetics: your family genetics may affect your health; ex- diabetes running in your family increases your chances of getting it as well. Socioeconomic status (ses): stressors in the workplace can affect your physical, emotional, and mentally.
