Contents
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Part One
Food Habits: A Lifestyle Choice 22
Chapter 1 Making Wellness a Lifestyle 24
What is Wellness? 26
Aspects of Wellness 27
Factors That Affect Wellness 29
Nutrition and Wellness 37
Chapter 2 Factors Affecting Food Choices 46
Food Is a Reflection of Culture 47
Social Influences on Food Choices 52
Emotions Affect Food Choices 55
The Influences of Agriculture, Technology, Economics, and Politics 59
Nutrition Knowledge Affects Food Choices 64
Chapter 3 How Nutrients Become You 70
Food, Nutrients, and Energy 71
The Process of Digestion 75
Absorption of Nutrients 79
Metabolism 80
Factors Affecting Digestion and Absorption 81
Digestive Disorders 83
Chapter 4 Nutrition Guidelines 90
Tools for Planning a Healthful Diet 91
Using Food Recommendations and Guidelines 101
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