Chapter 1 Overview of Nutrition and Health

an awareness and acceptance of one’s own and others’ cultures combined with the skills needed to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures

compounds in foods (either nutrients or phytochemicals) that alter physiological processes in the body

the science of foods and the nutrients another substances they contain, and of their ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, interaction, storage, and excretion. A broader definition includes the study of the environment and of human behavior as it relates to these processes.

compounds in plants that confer, fast, and other characteristics. Some are bioactive food components in functional foods

the eating habits and culinary practices of a people, region, or historical period

foodways and cuisines typical of national eroding, races cultural heritage, or geographic locations

why people like certain foods, have tastes that are widely liked such as the sweetness of sugar and the zest of salt

sometimes dictates people’s food choices such as what people eat for lunch or breakfast

foods that are eaten in the midst of warm family gatherings on traditional holidays….by the same token people attach intense and unalterable dislikes to foods that they are when they were sick

every country, and every region has it’s own typical foods and way of combining them into meals. also know as foodways

food choices may reflect people’s environment ethics, religious beliefs and political views. choosing to eat some foods or to avoid others…ex- people who choose to eat food only in recycled containers

a range of states with physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social components. At a minimum, health means freedom from physical disease, mental disturbances, emotional distress, spiritual discontent, social maladjustment, and other negative states. At a maximum, means wellness

maximum well-being; the top range of health states; the goal of the person who strives toward realizing his or her full potential, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and socially.

The choices people make each day not only their physical health but also their

Person is physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually or social nonfunctional

person relies on medicine to treat symptoms needs are not met.

person meets needs only to reverse symptoms as they appear

Most people function near here–they meet needs at a minimum to prevent symptoms

person covers most needs well, but some areas lack attention

person takes responsibility for all health areas and meets all needs

optimal physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health

When people eat the foods typical of their families or geographic area, their choices are influenced by

The energy-yielding nutrients are:

The inorganic nutrients are: