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After studying this chapter, you will be able to- Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
- Use the physiological fuel values of energy-yielding nutrients to determine the total energy content (calories) in a food or diet.
- Describe the major characteristics of the North American diet and the food behaviors that often need improvement.
- Describe the factors that affect our food choices.
- Discuss the components and limitations of nutritional assessment.
- List the attributes of a healthful lifestyle that are consistent with the Healthy People 2020 goals.
- Identify diet and lifestyle factors that contribute to the leading causes of death in North America.
- Describe the role of genetics in the development of nutrition-related diseases.
- Explain how the scientific method is used in developing hypotheses and theories in the field of nutrition.
- Identify reliable sources of nutrition information.
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