Chapter

Lifestyles and Nutrition

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Lifestyle Health

   "In addition to nutrition, health is affected by genetics, the environment, life cycle, and lifestyle. One facet of lifestyle is your dietary habits. Dietary habits include what a person eats, how muc

2. Food Choices

   "There are other factors besides environment and lifestyle that influence the foods you choose to eat. Different foods affect energy level, mood, how much is eaten, how long before you eat again, and

3. Choice Factors

   "Along with these influences, a number of other factors affect the dietary choices individuals make, including:\n\n• Taste, texture, and appearance. Individuals have a wide range of tastes which influ

4. Vegetarian Diets

   "People choose a vegetarian diet for various reasons, including religious doctrines, health concerns, ecological and animal welfare concerns, or simply because they dislike the taste of meat. There ar