\n<\/p>\n

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Text: Sizer, F. &
\nWhitney, E. (2013). Nutrition: Concepts and
\nControversies<\/em> (13^{th<\/sup> ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.<\/p>\n}

A Lifetime of Nourishment\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As noted in the textbook, \u201cOf the
\nleading causes of death listed in Table 1-1, four are directly related to
\nnutrition, and another \u2013 motor vehicle and other accidents \u2013 is related to
\ndrinking alcohol\u201d (Sizer and Whitney, 2013).\u00a0 Expanding on the information
\nfrom the quote above, please provide a comprehensive response to the following
\nstatements:<\/p>\n

\n
• Explain why nutrition is important and how it impacts
  \nphysical and mental health. <\/li>\n
• Differentiate the six classes of nutrients and explain
  \nhow they individually and collectively help us to maintain our health
  \nstatus. <\/li>\n
• Describe the five characteristics of a healthy diet and
  \nprovide a dietary example for each. <\/li>\n
• Explain how nutrition is a science and how the
  \nscientific method is used in this field. <\/li>\n
• Summarize the four different types of studies (case,
  \nepidemiological, intervention, and laboratory studies) and explain the use
  \nof research in the development of dietary guidelines. <\/li>\n
• Briefly define and provide a diet-related example for
  \neach of the stages of behavior change. <\/li>\n
• Explain the role of competence, confidence, and
  \nmotivation in behavior change. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  This assignment must be a minimum of
  \nthree pages in length (excluding title and references pages) in APA format as
  \noutlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Use subheadings to help organize your
  \npaper. Include a minimum of two scholarly resources, cited according to APA
  \nstyle. At least one of your resources must be from the Ashford University
  \nLibrary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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