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- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/FNDH_132%3A_Basic_Nutrition_(Hoss-Cruz)/02%3A_We_are_not_alone/2.20%3A_Understanding_Food_LabelsThe serving size of the food is the amount that is customarily eaten at one time, and all of the nutrition information on the label is based on one serving of the food. The SSA standard is intended to...The serving size of the food is the amount that is customarily eaten at one time, and all of the nutrition information on the label is based on one serving of the food. The SSA standard is intended to be a strong standard that provides a high level of confidence in the validity of the substance/disease relationship.” 5 In other words, the FDA requires a great deal of evidence before allowing food manufacturers to claim that their products can reduce the risk of a disease.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/FNDH_132%3A_Basic_Nutrition_(Hoss-Cruz)/02%3A_We_are_not_alone/2.10%3A_Introduction_to_Food_SafetySometimes called “food poisoning,” foodborne illness is a common public health problem that can result from exposure to a pathogen or a toxin via food or beverages. Exposure to contaminated food could...Sometimes called “food poisoning,” foodborne illness is a common public health problem that can result from exposure to a pathogen or a toxin via food or beverages. Exposure to contaminated food could also pose problems for diabetics, cancer patients, people who have liver disease, and people who have stomach problems as a result of low stomach acid or previous stomach surgery.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/FNDH_132%3A_Basic_Nutrition_(Hoss-Cruz)/04%3A_I_eat_therefore_I_am/4.09%3A_Water_and_Electrolytes/4.9.02%3A_Overview_of_Fluid_and_Electrolyte_BalanceThis also means that if a person gains weight in the form of fat the percentage of total body water content declines.) As we age, total body water content also diminishes so that by the time we are in...This also means that if a person gains weight in the form of fat the percentage of total body water content declines.) As we age, total body water content also diminishes so that by the time we are in our eighties the percent of water in our bodies has decreased to around 45 percent.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/FNDH_132%3A_Basic_Nutrition_(Hoss-Cruz)/02%3A_We_are_not_alone/2.06%3A_Food_Cost_and_InflationFood prices are rising in the United States and around the world, which has greatly affected both agricultural producers and consumers. A number of factors have contributed to rising costs, including ...Food prices are rising in the United States and around the world, which has greatly affected both agricultural producers and consumers. A number of factors have contributed to rising costs, including population booms, natural disasters, and the production of biofuels, among others. Economic experts have declared that the era of cheap food, which began after World War II, has ended due to rising population rates and decreased agricultural production worldwide.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/FNDH_132%3A_Basic_Nutrition_(Hoss-Cruz)/04%3A_I_eat_therefore_I_am/4.07%3A_Protein/4.7.01%3A_Introduction_to_ProteinProtein is a vital constituent of all organs in the body and is required to perform a vast variety of functions. Fish is known to be a complete protein source which means that all nine essential amino...Protein is a vital constituent of all organs in the body and is required to perform a vast variety of functions. Fish is known to be a complete protein source which means that all nine essential amino acids are present in the recommended amounts needed. If the fish was to be eaten raw, it was prepared by mashing the flesh with the fingers (lomi) to soften the meat and allow the salt to penetrate the flesh deeper.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/FNDH_132%3A_Basic_Nutrition_(Hoss-Cruz)/04%3A_I_eat_therefore_I_am/4.09%3A_Water_and_Electrolytes/4.9.11%3A_Popular_Beverage_ChoicesAccording to both the FDA and the American Medical Association the moderate use of caffeine is “generally recognized as safe.” It is considered a legal psychoactive drug and, for the most part, is com...According to both the FDA and the American Medical Association the moderate use of caffeine is “generally recognized as safe.” It is considered a legal psychoactive drug and, for the most part, is completely unregulated. The second readily available source of caffeine is soft drinks, delivering 16 percent of daily caffeine. (In this case, the bitter caffeine taste is usually masked by a large amount of added sugar.) Tea is the third common source of caffeine, at 12 percent.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/FNDH_132%3A_Basic_Nutrition_(Hoss-Cruz)/04%3A_I_eat_therefore_I_am/4.06%3A_Lipids/4.6.10%3A_A_Personal_Choice_about_LipidsNow that you have gained a wealth of information and food for thought to enable you to make changes to your dietary pattern we hope that your desire to pursue a healthier lifestyle has been solidified...Now that you have gained a wealth of information and food for thought to enable you to make changes to your dietary pattern we hope that your desire to pursue a healthier lifestyle has been solidified. While we realize that making grand strides in this direction may be awkward at first, even the smallest of accomplishments can produce noticeable results that will spur you on and perhaps spark the interest of friends and family to join you in this health crusade.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/FNDH_132%3A_Basic_Nutrition_(Hoss-Cruz)/02%3A_We_are_not_alone/2.13%3A_Protecting_the_Public_HealthBut no matter what triggers the removal of a product, the FDA’s role is to oversee the strategy and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the recall. Other government agencies that play a role in p...But no matter what triggers the removal of a product, the FDA’s role is to oversee the strategy and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the recall. Other government agencies that play a role in protecting the public include the Food Safety and Inspection Service, a division of the USDA, which enforces laws regulating meat and poultry safety.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/FNDH_132%3A_Basic_Nutrition_(Hoss-Cruz)/00%3A_Front_Matter
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/FNDH_132%3A_Basic_Nutrition_(Hoss-Cruz)/01%3A_Knowledge_is_power/1.05%3A_Who_Can_You_Trust_for_Nutrition_InformationThe CDC provides up-to-date public health information and data on many nutrition-related topics, including healthful eating, cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, alcohol use, breastfeeding, infa...The CDC provides up-to-date public health information and data on many nutrition-related topics, including healthful eating, cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, alcohol use, breastfeeding, infant and toddler nutrition, and food safety, as well as other public health issues like physical activity and tobacco usage.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/FNDH_132%3A_Basic_Nutrition_(Hoss-Cruz)/03%3A_We_are_what_we_eat...literally/3.01%3A_Introduction_to_Lesson_3In Lesson 3, we are going to learn about the connection between what we eat, how it becomes a part of us, and how we are also able to use our food and beverages to drive our daily processes of life. T...In Lesson 3, we are going to learn about the connection between what we eat, how it becomes a part of us, and how we are also able to use our food and beverages to drive our daily processes of life. The entire purpose of eating is to build, maintain, repair, and fuel body tissues--that what is why we literally are what we eat. 6...identify the different fuel sources of physical activity based on the intensity and duration of an activity.
