PHYSCI 5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Biceps, Osteoporosis, Scientific Method
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Nutrition = science of food, how food nourishes our bodies & influences our health. Food = plant and animal products that we consume. Scurvy = thought be caused by viruses, bacteria, but: vitamin c deficiency. Lack the ability to produce collagen, needed for cell structure integrity. Beriberi = caused by lack in vitamin b1 (thiamin) Point to remember: nutrition & human diseases is not a linear relationship. Ex: calcium deficiency may lead to osteoporosis [p. 2-3, 5: wellness o. 2 major aspects = nutritional & physical activity. Science based, 10 year national objective for improving health of american citizens [p. 1 wb, p. 4: food groups. A healthful diet includes carbs, lipids, & proteins (macronutrients) + vitamins, minerals, water (micronutrients) Carbs store energy as glycogen, in the liver. Primary source of energy, only source for red blood cells, preferred source for brain. Found in: rice, wheat, veg, fruit, seeds, nuts, dairy products.
