Wellness Promotion Introduction to Nutrition
5 Leading causes of death associated with dietary habits 1. Coronary Heart Disease 2. Cancer 3. Stroke 4. Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus 5. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Adequate dietSupports growth & Maintains & Repairs Body Tissue Definition Adequate diet: Supports growth & Maintains & Repairs Body Tissue Sufficient energy Sufficient energy Essential Fatty & Amino Acids Essential Fatty & Amino Acids Sufficient Vitamins & Minerals Sufficient Vitamins & Minerals
Evidence of Adequate Nutrition Evidence of Adequate Nutrition: Attitude Height and Weight Skin Hair Eyes Teeth GI Muscular skeletal Neurological
Evidence of Malnutrition: Attitude Height and Weight Skin Hair Eyes Teeth GI Muscular skeletal Neurological
Habits Ideally; Variety of foods Variety of foods Positive attitude Positive attitude Eat when hungry Eat when hungry
What Effect Habits? Allergies & intolerance Physical abnormalities Family norms Television influences Economics Lifestyle Very hard to change habits once they are formed
WHY is Nutrition so Important for One’s Health?
Definitions BMI – Body Mass Index Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) DRI – Dietary Reference Intake ADA serving portions Food Labels
ADA portion sizes
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Food Labels fda food label.pdf
Tools used to determine adequate nutrition Observation – physical exam Interview – current patterns, past hx Lab Work BMI Analysis of RDA, calorie count, portion size, exercise patterns Analysis of food intake, habits, attitudes, culture