Is there a history of heart disease, diabetes, or obesity in your family? What about other chronic diseases or conditions? Before you read this course and learn about the role that good nutrition plays in preventing chronic diseases and maintaining overall good health, ask your parents and grandparents about your family’s health history. If there are certain diseases or conditions that run in your family, you’ll want to pay particular attention to these as you read about them in this course.
Terms:
Organic – Containing carbon.
Enzymes – Substances that speed up reactions in your body.
Inorganic – Not containing carbon.
Inorganic compounds – include minerals, water, and salts
