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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/07%3A_Food_and_Agriculture/7.03%3A_Defining_Nutrition_Health_and_DiseaseHealth is defined as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” World Health Organization. Disease is defined as any abnormal c...Health is defined as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” World Health Organization. Disease is defined as any abnormal condition that affects the health of an organism, and is characterized by specific signs and symptoms. Disease affects all three aspects of the health triangle. Good nutrition provides a mechanism to promote health and prevent disease.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/15%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals/15.01%3A_Nutrition/15.1C%3A_NutritionThis page covers essential nutrients (calories, amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, vitamins) necessary for health, outlining deficiencies and diseases they can cause. It discusses food guidelines, fo...This page covers essential nutrients (calories, amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, vitamins) necessary for health, outlining deficiencies and diseases they can cause. It discusses food guidelines, food labels, and the roles of various vitamins and minerals. Additionally, it addresses dietary regulation, focusing on the hypothalamic mechanisms controlling appetite, including the interplay of AgRP/NPY-releasing neurons and POMC neurons.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/07%3A_Food_and_Agriculture/7.02%3A_Food_and_NutrientsThis page highlights the significance of balanced nutrition, emphasizing the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients in maintaining health. It covers essential food guidelines like MyPyramid and My...This page highlights the significance of balanced nutrition, emphasizing the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients in maintaining health. It covers essential food guidelines like MyPyramid and MyPlate, promoting a diverse intake of grains, vegetables, and healthy fats while encouraging reading nutrition labels.
