What This Document Is
These are review notes designed to help students prepare for the first exam in Brigham Young University’s Essentials of Human Nutrition (NDFS 100) course. It’s a condensed compilation of key concepts covered in the initial stages of the course, intended for focused review rather than initial learning.
Why This Document Matters
This review is crucial for students enrolled in NDFS 100 who are approaching their first exam. It serves as a quick reference to highlight important topics and assess understanding before the assessment. It’s most effectively used *after* attending lectures, completing readings, and engaging with course materials. This document exists to help students efficiently pinpoint areas needing further study.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *review* and does not substitute for comprehensive study of the course materials. It provides an overview but lacks the detailed explanations and examples found in lectures and assigned readings. It won’t teach you the material if you haven’t already engaged with it. It is not a replacement for understanding the underlying principles of nutrition.
What This Document Provides
This review note compilation includes:
* Key statistics relating nutrition to leading causes of death in the US.
* An overview of the six major nutrients, including caloric values and roles in the body.
* The four principles of a healthy diet: Variety, Moderation, Calorie Control, and Balance.
* A summary of the scientific method as applied to nutrition research, including different study types (case study, epidemiological, intervention, laboratory).
* Guidance on identifying nutrition quackery and characteristics of qualified nutrition experts.
* An outline of the Stages of Change model.
* Common unit conversions used in nutrition.
* Definitions of key Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) terms (RDA, AI, UL, EAR, AMDR).
* A brief mention of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
This preview does *not* include detailed explanations of each concept, practice questions, or in-depth analysis of research studies. It does not cover all topics that may be on the exam.
