FNN 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Food Energy, Health Promotion

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Nutrition and Food
• Course: FNN 100
• Professor: Jessica Wegener

Document Summary

Science of nutrients and other substances they contain (fidochemicals) Social, economical and physiological implications on food & eating. State of complete physical, mental and social well- being not merely the absences of disease. Income level & social status: distribution of wealth, degree of control over life circumstances. Education and literacy: knowledge, life skills, job attainment. Culture: additional health risk related to marginalization, stigmatization, loss or devaluation of language and culture and lack of access to culturally appropriate health care and services. Social support networks: family, friends, communities help with difficulties. Employment/working conditions: meaningful, stable work & healthy environment. Person health practices and coping skills. Physical environment: air & water quality, housing, community safety, access to food stores and parks. Health promotion: enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health. To reach a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. Chemical substances that provide energy, offer structural materials: and regulating agents to support growth, maintenance etc.