Lesson Ten: Nutrition and Your Health
Dr. Ches Jones, Ph.D.
Lesson Ten Lecture
Lesson Ten Slides
Readings and Videos
Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 Tips for Controlling Sugar in Your Diet.[1]
7 Healthy Fats to Add to Your Diet.[2]
Is Organic Food Really Better for You?[5]
Study Guide
- Introduction
- This video explores the critical role of nutrition as a risk factor for health, emphasizing the significance of balanced dietary intake.
- The session delves into the definitions and functions of nutrients, recommended dietary allowances, and the importance of mindful eating practices.
- Main Concepts
- Nutrients: Essential substances like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water necessary for bodily functions.
- Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA): The intake levels needed to meet the nutritional needs of most healthy individuals.
- Calories: Units measuring the energy obtained from food, essential for understanding energy balance.
- Nutrient Balance: The importance of consuming a variety of nutrients in moderation to maintain health.
- Key Points
- Proteins are vital for repairing tissues and transporting nutrients, and most people consume adequate amounts.
- Carbohydrates are the primary energy source, with an emphasis on complex carbohydrates over refined sugars.
- Fats are necessary for maintaining healthy skin and organs, with recommendations to focus on unsaturated fats.
- Vitamins and minerals are crucial for various bodily functions, with fortified foods helping to prevent deficiencies.
- Mindful eating involves being aware of dietary choices and making healthier substitutions to improve nutrition.
- Key Terms and Definitions
- Nutrients: Substances required for energy, growth, and bodily functions.
- Calorie: A unit of energy provided by food.
- Dietary Fiber: Non-digestible carbohydrates from plant sources, important for digestive health.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Beneficial fats found in fish, promoting heart health.
- Antioxidants: Compounds that protect cells from damage.
- Summary and Conclusion
- The video emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet incorporating all essential nutrients in appropriate amounts.
- Key takeaways include the role of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, the necessity of vitamins and minerals, and the impact of mindful eating on health.
- By understanding and applying these nutritional principles, individuals can improve their overall well-being and reduce health risks associated with poor dietary choices.[6]
- Mayo Clinic. (2017, April 21) Mayo Clinic minute: 3 tips for controlling sugar in your diet [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/XjduuSiWDRI?si=6tYFwUZ5KRMkydRp ↵
- Mayo Clinic. (2017, August 30) 7 healthy fats to add to your diet [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/InYJ80shUog?si=V4uJC6Y53EiL03x2 ↵
- USDA. (n.d.) Learn how to eat health with MyPlate. https://www.myplate.gov/ ↵
- Pat Walker Health Center. (2023, September 27). Latest E.coli updates. https://health.uark.edu/ecoli.php ↵
- Demystifying Medicine McMaster. (2018, February 12). Is organic food really better for you? [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/u5l4cdUjau4?si=A6Ceu-ObyrQbjEJ9 ↵
- EThis study guide was created using ClipGist, a generative AI tool created by Arizona State University on OpenAI's API platform.https://teachonline.asu.edu/asu-online-ai-tools ↵
