NSC 170C1 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Dietary Fiber, Saturated Fat, Myplate
30 Mar 2017
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Carbohydrates- energy source**most important; protein-energy, growth, regulate body processes, fats- growth, energy, regulate body processes; vitamins/minerals/water- growth, regulates body processes; The typical american diet is too high in: The typical american diet is too low in: Both overweight and obesity have become epidemic in the united states. Over 65% of adults and 15% of children(ages6-19) are overweight. Results in increased rates of type 2 diabetes (especially in children), heart disease, cancer, and stroke. In 2011 the obesity has platued, minorities are still higher. The scientific method is the process scientists use to design experiments. False- only certain parts of the process focuses on that. Epidemiology is the study of epidemics false- study of large population. Nutrition info reported by national news organizations may not be reliable. You can get good nutrition advice from anyone who is called a nutritionist. Nutrition info found on the internet is bogus false- it all depends. Sound nutrition research begins with the scientific method.
