[PBHL 1104] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes fot the exam (32 pages long!)

• School: Temple University
• Department: Public Health
• Course: PBHL 1104
• Professor: Dr.Cloutier

Document Summary

Nutrition- the science of how food nourishes the body. Nutrients- components of food that indispensable to the body"s functioning. They provide, energy, serve as building mater, help maintain or repair body parts, and support growth. The nutrients include water, carbohydrate, fat protein, vitamins and minerals. The best food is the kind that supports the growth and maintenance of strong muscles, sound bones, healthy skin, and sufficient blood to cleanse and nourish all parts of your body. We need food that provides not only the right amount of energy but also the right nutrients which include water, carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. If the foods you eat provide too little or too much nutrients, your health may suffer just a little today. If the foods you eat provide too little or too much nutrients every day for years, later in life you may suffer severe disease effects.