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Carbohydrates and Personal Diet Choices

WEBThis means that on a 2,000 kilocalorie diet, a person should consume between 225 and 325 grams of carbohydrate each day. According to the IOM not more than 25 percent of total …

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Blood – Anatomy and Physiology

WEBThe physical characteristics of the blood are color, volume, viscosity, plasma concentration, blood pH, and temperature. Color: The color of the blood will depend on whether the …

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Reforms to Human Health – U.S. History

WEBAntebellum reform efforts aimed at perfecting the spiritual and social worlds of individuals, and as an outgrowth of those concerns, some reformers moved in the direction of …

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Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue

WEBExercise and Bone Tissue. During long space missions, astronauts can lose approximately 1 to 2 percent of their bone mass per month. This loss of bone mass is thought to be …

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What Are Psychological Disorders

WEBLearning Objectives. A psychological disorder is a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Psychopathology is the study of psychological …

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Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning

WEBDescribe the structure of proteins, and discuss their importance to human functioning. Identify the building blocks of nucleic acids, and the roles of DNA, RNA, and ATP in …

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Achieving a Healthy Diet – Human Nutrition [DEPRECATED]

WEBAchieving a Healthy Diet. Achieving a healthy diet is a matter of balancing the quality and quantity of food that is eaten. There are five key factors that make up a healthful diet: A …

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Lifestyles and Nutrition – Human Nutrition [DEPRECATED]

WEBLifestyles and Nutrition. In addition to nutrition, health is affected by genetics, the environment, life cycle, and lifestyle. One facet of lifestyle is your dietary habits. Recall …

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Diseases Involving Proteins – Human Nutrition [DEPRECATED]

WEBKwashiorkor is characterized by swelling (edema) of the feet and abdomen, poor skin health, growth retardation, low muscle mass, and liver malfunction. Recall that one of …

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The Functions of Lipids in the Body – Human Nutrition …

WEBOmega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids help regulate cholesterol and blood clotting and control inflammation in the joints, tissues, and bloodstream. Fats also play important …

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Urinary System – Anatomy and Physiology

WEBThe urinary system is composed of the kidneys and the organs that make up the urinary tract: ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra (Figure 25.2). The kidneys and ureters are …

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Contemporary Topics: Human Biology and Health – Explorations

WEB16 Contemporary Topics: Human Biology and Health. Joylin Namie, PhD, Truckee Meadows Community College. Describe what is meant by a “mismatch” …

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Research and the Scientific Method – Human Nutrition …

WEBAlthough a lengthy process, the scientific method is a productive way to define essential nutrients and determine their ability to promote health and prevent disease. The …

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Mental Health Treatment: Past and Present – Psychology

WEBAccording to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2013), 19% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2012. For teens (ages 13–18), the rate is similar to …

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Middle Age – Human Nutrition [DEPRECATED]

WEBMiddle age is defined as the period from age thirty-one to fifty. The early period of this stage is very different from the end. For example, during the early years of middle age, many …

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Urbanization and Its Challenges – U.S. History

WEBUrbanization occurred rapidly in the second half of the nineteenth century in the United States for a number of reasons. The new technologies of the time led to a massive leap …

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Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society – U.S. History

WEBGreat Society. Lyndon Johnson’s plan to eliminate poverty and racial injustice in the United States and to improve the lives of all Americans. war on poverty. Lyndon Johnson’s plan …

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