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NTRS 317 Test # 1 (Chapter 1-6)Chapter 1Features of a chronic or acute disease.Chronic disease: disease characterized by a slow progression and long duration. Eg. Heart disease, diabetes, cancerArises from multiple factors over many yearsLeading causes of deathRisks factorsPresence or absence in relation to disease: personal behavior (smoking etc) can be changed, genes, gender, age play role in development of chronic diseasesTend to persist over time: high blood pressure when young, persist to adulthood, early intervention is effectiveTend to cluster: combining factors (obese, inactive, high blood pressure – heart disease)Acute disease: doesn’t slowly progressReasons people choose the foods they eat?Personal preferenceSocial or behavioral motives (eat more in party than alone)TasteSweet and saltyGenetics: affect taste perceptionsHabit: eating similar good, not need to make decisionEthnic heritage or tradition: eat wt they grew up withSocial interactions: social event, enjoy companionshipAvailability, convenience, and economyBenefits of home-cooked meals: eat less fast food, able to meet dietary guidelinesPositive and negative associations: tend to eat food associated with happy occasions (cake, hot dog)Emotions: may easily lead to overeating obesityBoredom, depression, anxietyStress ValuesReligious beliefs, political views, environmental concernsBody weight and image: to improve physical imageNutrition and health benefitsFunctional foodsKnow definition of a functional food.Food that contain physiologically active compounds that provide health benefits beyond their nutrient contribution; sometimes called designer foods or nutraceuticalsFortified orange juice with CaKnow which foods are included in the six classes of nutrients.Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins (organic)Minerals, water (inorganic)Know definition of organic compounds and examplesSubstance or molecule that contain C-C bonds or C-H bond. Know kcal/gram of different nutrients.Carbohydrate: 4 kcal/g