Explain the purpose or goal of Healthy People 2030 and list five of the objectives.

List five foods that you have eaten in the past week and indicate the possible factors that influenced those food choices. Make sure to choose foods that were influenced by different factors; answers should not list the same factors for each food given.

What type of study conducts searches for possible correlations between nutrition factors and health patterns over time?

Lachlan read an article that suggests fasting several hours each day as a possible way to lose weight and improve health. Lachlan shares the story with you because you are taking a nutrition class. You warn Lachlan that there are many bogus nutrition stories in the media and that it’s important to determine if an article is fictitious or factual. List four questions that Lachlan should ask to assess the credibility of the article.

List three of the leading causes of death that have been linked to diet.

In what way do essential nutrients differ from nutrients?

Explain how an individual’s genetic, environmental, behavioral, and social factors work together to determine a person’s likelihood of suffering from a degenerative disease.

Which of the following accurately represents the average U.S. diet?

Which method of research examines populations to determine food patterns and health status over time?

Which item would you consume to get some of the calories your body needs to function?