BPK 110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Dietary Supplement, Nutrient Density, Nutrition Facts Label
15 Jun 2016
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Overview of the classes of nutrients and their basic functionalities. Introduces the scientific method and strategies to help you navigate the abundance of nutrition info so that you are able to distinguish credible nutrition info from deceptive and misleading info. For the majority of the world, you eat what you can grow, raise, catch, kill or afford. Fundamentally, subsistence is the principal motivator: eat or die. For north america, unhealthy food choices may also be promoted by our exposure to advertisements and proximity to fast food locations, and the eating habits of our friends and family. Contemporary canadian diet promotes excess fat, sodium and calories. A good healthy diet should not be for vanity but for overall health. It supports your body for daily activities, energy to be active, reduce risk of disease. Identify the factors that determine food choices. Nutrients: substances in food that humans need to live and grow.
