1. Effects of Good Nutrition

2. 11:1 Fundamentals of Nutrition
Most people know there is a fundamental relationship between food and good health
Many do not know what nutrients are needed
Many are not able to choose proper foods for optimum health
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3. Fundamentals of Nutrition (continued)
Nutrition: all body processes relating to food
Nutritional status: state or condition of one’s nutrition
Role of nutrition in physical, mental, emotional, and psychological affects
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4. Effects of Good Nutrition
Healthy appearance
Good attitude
Proper sleep and bowel habits
High energy level
Enthusiasm and freedom from anxiety
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5. Effects of Good Nutrition (continued)
Diseases or conditions prevented or delayed through good nutrition
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Osteoporosis
Malnutrition
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