Learning Journal Unit 6 University of the People HS 2611-01 Nutrition AY2024-T3 Instructor. Terri Evans 2024, March 12.

Introduction

Various factors influence body weight and composition, including energy balance, calories, nutritional makeup, and physical activity. Several tips are available for managing weight, including eating small, balanced and healthy meals, getting regular exercise, regulating meal sizes, and drinking enough water.

In this assignment, I'll discuss the relationship between energy balance and body weight and the key strategies for promoting and sustaining weight loss at various intervention levels. I will next go over the distinctions between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. I will next discuss how this classification affects how they are absorbed, stored, and used by the body. I'll explain the most …show more content…
Example: A person may be more vulnerable to cardiovascular illnesses like coronary heart disease if they have a selenium deficiency.

4- Iodine deficiency: - This can lead to thyroid function issues as well as detrimental impacts on children's growth and mental development (Cleveland Clinic, 2022). Example: A person with an iodine shortage may experience hypothyroidism and delayed physical and mental development, among other thyroid function issues.

5- Manganese deficiency: It may result in issues with how the bones and neurological system work. For instance, a person with a manganese deficit may experience nervous system issues like arthritis and neurological illnesses.

Conclusion

The link between energy expenditure and consumption is known as energy balance. An individual is in energy balance and maintains their present weight if their energy intake and expenditure are equal. A person acquires weight if their energy consumption is more than their energy expenditure, and they lose weight if their energy expenditure is