Perspectives in Nutrition, 5/e

Gordon M. Wardlaw, Ohio State University
Margaret W. Kessel, Ohio State University

What Nourishes You?

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, the student should be able to:

State what "nutrition" is.

Understand risk factors for chronic disease.

Identify the six major classes of nutrients and their basic chemical structures.

Describe foods in terms of their energy values, including alcohol.

Describe the primary objectives of Healthy People 2010 and some nutrition-related objectives from the program.

Explain the scientific method.

State how to find reliable nutrition information.

Understand the influence of genetics on nutrition and chronic disease.

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