Nutrition
Nutrition is the study of nutrients and their role in health and disease.
- nutrients
- nutrition and disease
- nutritional counseling
Nutrients
Macronutrients are important sources of calories (except water) and provide building blocks for many biological processes. Micronutrients are essential substances that facilitate various metabolic activities, and whose deficiencies can produce serious conditions and diseases.
Macronutrients
Electrolytes
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Water-soluble Vitamins
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
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Minerals
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Nutrition and Disease
A poor diet will eventually lead to significant health conditions and dieases. Diet is also essential for effective management of a variety of chronic illnesses. Some of these include:
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Nutritional Counseling
Nutritional counseling and recommendations are best given by dietitians, but there is much that other health care providers have to offer as well.
Sound knowledge of the fundamentals of nutrition needs to be accompanied by skills in:
Resources and References
Estruch R et al. 2013. Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with a Mediterranean diet. N Engl J Med. 368(14):1279-90.
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