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Understanding Health, Medicine, and Society

WEBThe quality of the social environment in turn can affect a person’s physical and mental health, underscoring the importance of social factors for these twin aspects of our …

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Health and Illness in the United States

WEBWhen we examine health and illness in the United States, there is both good news and bad news. The good news is considerable. Health has improved steadily over the last …

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Defining Nutrition, Health, and Disease

WEBDisease is defined as any abnormal condition that affects the health of an organism, and is characterized by specific signs and symptoms. Disease affects all three aspects of the …

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Blood’s Function in the Body and in Metabolism Support

WEBBlood is a connective tissue of the circulatory system, transporting absorbed nutrients to cells and waste products from cells. It supports cellular metabolism by transporting …

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Health Factors and Their Impact

WEBExplain the role that genetics, environment, life cycle, and lifestyle play in health status. Describe economic, social, cultural, and emotional determinants that affect personal …

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A Healthy Philosophy toward Food

WEBHealing, a critical function of a healthy body, is facilitated by adequate nutrition. Vitamin A. Helps to enable the epithelial tissue (the thin outer layer of the body and the …

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An Introduction to Nutrition

WEBChapter Introduction. Bone Structure and Function. Bone Mineral Density Is an Indicator of Bone Health. Micronutrients Essential for Bone Health: Calcium and Vitamin D. Other …

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National Goals for Nutrition and Health: Healthy People 2020

WEBThe Healthy People 2020 program, launched in 2010, is a ten-year national program instituted by the US government with objectives aimed toward improving the health of all …

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Too Little or Too Much Weight: What Are the Health Risks

WEBThe number of people considered overweight and obese in the world has now surpassed the number that is starving. As BMIs increase over 25, the risks increase for heart …

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Middle Age and Nutrition

WEBKey Takeaways. Middle-aged adults begin to experience signs of aging and must continue to support their health and wellness with nutrition and exercise. The daily energy …

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Achieving Optimal Health: Wellness and Nutrition

WEBWellness is a state of optimal well-being that enables an individual to maximize their potential. This concept includes a host of dimensions—physical, mental, emotional, …

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Indicators of Health: Body Mass Index, Body Fat Content, and Fat

WEBBody mass index (BMI) is calculated using height and weight measurements and is more predictive of body fatness than weight alone. BMI measurements are used to indicate …

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Health and Health Care

WEBTen years earlier, only about 58 percent of Columbus children qualified. According to the news report, “Childhood poverty directly impacts children’s health. Children living in …

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What Is Nutritional Balance and Moderation

WEBA dietary term signifying a diet that provides all nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintaining good health and body weight. , by providing sufficient amounts …

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Sociological Perspectives on Health and Health Care

WEBBefore discussing these perspectives, we must first define three key concepts—health, medicine, and health care—that lie at the heart of their explanations and of this …

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Foodborne Illness and Food Safety

WEBFoodborne illness is another serious threat to health. Sometimes called “food poisoning,” foodborne illness is a common public health problem that can result from exposure to a …

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Nutrition through the Life Cycle: From Childhood to the Elderly Years

WEBAs discussed in Chapter 12 "Nutrition through the Life Cycle: From Pregnancy to the Toddler Years", all people need the same basic nutrients—essential …

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Supply and Demand in Health-Care Markets

WEBFigure 16.3 Two Explanations for Why Health Care in the United States Is More Expensive Than in Europe. Supply and demand offers two possible explanations of high health …

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