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The process by which the body takes in and uses food The process of nourishing or being nourished, especially the process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and for replacement of tissues The study of food intake and food composition and its effects on the human body
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What are some foods you eat on a regular basis? Why? Eating Habits: why and how people eat, which foods they eat, and with whom they eat Hunger vs. Appetite › Hunger: a natural physical drive that protects you from starvation › Appetite: a desire, rather than a need, to eat
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Food choices are often influenced by emotions and environments: family, friends, peers How do emotions influence your eating habits? We use food to satisfy emotional needs leading to poor eating habits boredom, stress, depression, frustration, accomplishment Emotions may also cause us to skip meals and have poor eating habits depression, sadness, anxiety, frustration
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Family, friends, peers › Culture › Adult planned meals › Other peoples choices and opinions (persuasion) Convenience, cost, advertising › Quick preparation for a busy lifestyle › Inexpensive vs. expensive › Location = convenience How does the environment influence what you eat?
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WWhy is nutrition important in your life? PProvides necessary nutrients for growth and development GGives you energy HHelps you to stay mentally alert and focused ““Look good, feel good, play good!!!”
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Prevents unhealthful weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes Reduces risk of many life threatening conditions: › Heart disease › Stroke › Certain cancers › Osteoporosis: loss of bone density over time
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A chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body Some provide energy All help build cells and tissues, and regulate bodily processes such as breathing No single food supplies all the nutrients the body needs to function
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Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
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