Nutrition 1

Physical health- the efficiency of the body to function appropriately to maintain immunity to disease, and to meet daily energy requirements.

Intellectual health- The use of intellectual abilities to learn and to adapt to change ones environment.

Emotional health- THe capacity to easily express or suppress emotions appropriately.

Social health- The ability to interact with people in an acceptable manner and to sustain relationships with family members, friends, and colleagues.

Spiritual health- The cultural beliefs that give purpose to human existence.

approaches food consumption as a positive way to nourish the body. Focuses on ways to organize our lives so we can more easily follow an eating pattern designed to enhance heath status.

• Recognition of danger to health that could be reduced or alleviated through specific actions or changes in lifestyle behaviors.
• Primary prevention: activities done to avoid the development of disease
• Secondary prevention: Involves early detection; minimizes negative effects
• Tertiary prevention: occurs after the disease has developed; goal is to minimize further complications

carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats), vitamins, minerals, and water.

• only carbs, proteins, and lipids.
• Carbs and proteins 4 kcal per gram
• Lipids (fats) 9 kcal per gram
• Alcohol 7 kcal per gram but not a nutrient