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Nutrition, Health and Disease – Human Nutrition

WEBUnbalanced diets can cause diseases and, conversely, certain illnesses and diseases can cause an inadequate intake and absorption of nutrients, simulating the health …

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Health Consequences and Benefits of High-Carbohydrate Diets

WEBHealth consequences linked to being overweight or obese include Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, depression, and some cancers. An infatuation with …

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The Essential Elements of Physical Fitness

WEBBuilding cardiorespiratory endurance through aerobic exercise is an excellent way to maintain a healthy weight. Working on this element of physical fitness also improves …

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Nutrition, Health and Disease – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBGastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a persistent form of acid reflux that occurs more than two times per week. Acid reflux occurs when …

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Understanding Dietary Reference Intakes – Human Nutrition: 2020 …

WEBUnderstanding Dietary Reference Intakes. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Food Science and Human Nutrition Program and Human Nutrition Program. (DRI) are the recommendation …

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Lipids and Disease – Human Nutrition

WEBReplace current dietary fats with an increased intake of monounsaturated fats. Choose whole-grain and high-fiber foods. Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease has been …

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Diseases Involving Proteins – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBKwashiorkor is characterized by swelling (. edema. ) of the feet and abdomen, poor skin health, growth retardation, low muscle mass, and liver malfunction. Recall that one of …

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Undernutrition, Overnutrition, and Malnutrition

WEBUndernutrition is characterized by a lack of nutrients and insufficient energy supply, whereas overnutrition is characterized by excessive nutrient and energy intake. …

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Threats to Health – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBThe risk of colon cancer seems to increase with the consumption of red meat and processed meat. Cured meats. According to a recent study, there is a mild risk of …

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Appendix A – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBAppendix A Appendix A. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Food Science and Human Nutrition Program and Human Nutrition Program. This table compares the typical levels of …

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The Functions of Lipids in the Body – Human Nutrition

WEBOmega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids help regulate cholesterol and blood clotting and control inflammation in the joints, tissues, and bloodstream. Fats also play important …

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Introduction – Human Nutrition 2e

WEBVitamin deficiencies can cause severe health problems and even death. For example, a deficiency in niacin causes a disease called pellagra, which was common in the early …

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Introduction – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBLearning Objectives. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to: Explain the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system and other supporting organ systems. Describe …

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Consequences of Deficiency or Excess – Human Nutrition: 2020 …

WEBConsequences of Deficiency or Excess University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Food Science and Human Nutrition Program and Human Nutrition Program. As with all nutrients, having …

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Appendix A – Human Nutrition 2e

WEBAppendix A. intake to the United States Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) and the United Kingdom’s Safe Upper Levels (SULs). The. ) values are considered to be levels of …

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Research and the Scientific Method – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBAlthough a lengthy process, the scientific method is a productive way to define essential nutrients and determine their ability to promote health and prevent disease. The …

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Lipids and Disease – Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition

WEBLipids and Disease. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Food Science and Human Nutrition Program and Human Nutrition Program. Because heart disease, cancer, and stroke are …

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