An Overview of
Nutrition
Chapter 1
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe how various factors influence personal food
choices.
2. Name the six major classes of nutrients and identify which
are organic and which yield energy.
3. Explain the scientific method and how scientific method and
how scientists use various types of research studies and
methods to acquire nutritional information.
4. Define the four categories of the DRI and explain their
purposes.
5. Explain how the four assessment methods are used to
detect energy and nutrient deficiencies and excesses.
6. Identify several risk factors and explain their relationship to
chronic diseases
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Quiz Questions 1-3
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Scientific Method
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Quiz Questions 4&5
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Dietary Reference Intakes
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Quiz Questions 6&7
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Nutritional Assessment
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Quiz Questions 8&9
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Diet and Health
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Quiz Questions 10
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