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Lecture 1Learning ObjectivesKnow leading causes of death in US population related to nutritionBe able to identify good reporting of scientific research, the scientific method and the development of research based nutrition knowledgeBe able to identify 6 classes of nutrients and their energy contentBe able to define EAR, RDA and ULKnow the difference in terms of population percentages and usesKnow meaning of Daily Value as seen on food labelWhen she says in lecture or notesDietShe means the foods we eatCalShe means calorieKcalShe means kilocalorieCHOShe means carbohydrateLeading cause of death in the US in order1) Heart Disease2) Cancer3) Stroke4) DiabetesDiseases in NutritionOnes that play “some” roleOsteoporosisDensity of bonesSome forms of cancerOsteoarthritisPlays “strong” roleType 2 diabetesHeart diseaseIncreased blood pressureCaused by nutritional deficienciesPellagraScurvyIron deficiency anemiaScientific Method (in typical order)ObservationHypothesisExperimentObservationsData support hypothesisRepeat experimentValidationWhen it’s reviewed by other scientists “peer reviewed journal”You next accept the hypothesis afterwards if it’s validatedThen you have a theoryNutrition 130 1nd EditionLecture 1Learning Objectives- Know leading causes of death in US population related to nutrition- Be able to identify good reporting of scientific research, the scientific method and the development of research based nutrition knowledge- Be able to identify 6 classes of nutrients and their energy content- Be able to define EAR, RDA and ULo Know the difference in terms of population percentages and useso Know meaning of Daily Value as seen on food label When she says in lecture or notes Diet- She means the foods we eat Cal- She means calorie  Kcal- She means kilocalorieCHO- She means carbohydrate Leading cause of death in the US in order- 1) Heart Disease- 2) Cancer- 3) Stroke- 4) Diabetes Diseases in Nutrition- Ones that play “some” roleThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Osteoporosis Density of boneso Some forms of cancero Osteoarthritis- Plays “strong” roleo Type 2 diabeteso Heart diseaseo Increased blood pressure- Caused by nutritional deficiencies o Pellagrao Scurvy o Iron deficiency anemia Scientific Method (in typical order)- Observation - Hypothesis- Experiment- Observations- Data support hypothesis- Repeat experimento Validation When it’s reviewed by other scientists “peer reviewed journal”- You next accept the hypothesis afterwards if it’s validated- Then you have a


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