NUTR 2150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1,2,3: Vasodilation, Vitamin A, Low-Density Lipoprotein
15 Apr 2016
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20"s planning, buying and preparing food are newly developing skills. 30"s renewed interest in nutrition for kids sake. 40"s active family responsibilities; managing schedules and meals becomes a challenge; time of reviewing life"s accomplishments and beginning to recognize one"s morality. 50"s sandwich generation: health concerns begin to rise: dealing with chronic disease or managing identifies risks i an added responsibility. Transitioning to retirement; more leisure time, able to give greater attention to physical activity and nutrition, food and lifestyles factors may take on significance for those dealing with chronic diseases. Adult years: focus on preserving health, maintaining a healthy weight and delaying or preventing the onset of chronic diseases. Health choices between ages 20 - 64 strongly influence the future course of health and wellness: modifiable nutritional risk factors for chronic diseases and physical inactivity are also independent risk factors for all of the chronic conditions. Heart disease - atherogenic diet high saturated fat.
