Being a College Professor: 10 Basic Principles of Nutrition

10 Basic Principles of the Science of Human Nutrition
These are the 10 basic principles of the science behind human nutrition. As a RD, this is what I work to promote. I hope to increase the public's knowledge and awareness of these basic principles along with a healthy view of nutrition, body image, and health. I couldn't have said these any better. 

"1. Food is a basic need of humans

2. Foods provide energy (calories or kcal), nutrients, and other substances needed for growth and health.

3. Health problems related to nutrition originate within cells

4. Poor nutrition can result from both inadequate and excessive levels of nutrient intake

5. Humans have adaptive mechanisms for managing fluctuations in food intake.

6. Malnutrition can result from poor diets and from disease states, genetic factors, or combinations of these causes.

7. Some groups of people are at higher risk of becoming inadequately nourished than others. Poor nutrition can influence the development of certain chronic diseases.

8. Adequacy, variety, and balance are key characteristics of a healthy diet.

9. There are no “good” or “bad” foods."

Quoted from:
Brown JE. Nutrition Through the Life Cycle. Stamford: Cengage Learning; 2014.

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Being a College Professor

I hope many of you are enjoying wrapping up school or enjoying summer vacation. You may remember that I am a college professor. So, the end of the school year is actual a busy time for me. After grades are posted, I start working on next semester's classes. 

I have the pleasure of teaching a Lifecycle Nutrition class next Fall and Spring for undergraduate dietetics and nutrition students. I am so excited for this opportunity! It is the only course that includes pediatric nutrition. Since I also practice as a pediatric Registered Dietitian and have my CSP (Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition), I am so excited to share what I've learned about pediatric nutrition from our textbook along with real world examples (without disclosing any HIPPA information). I am also excited to have the same group of students for 2 semesters; I hope the feeling will be mutual for the students :)

So, wish me luck as I dive into 19 chapters of Lifecycle Nutrition. 

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