Title: Energy Use for Energy Balance
Course: DES 2710 General and Oral Nutrition > Section: Module Six

Introduction

In this module we discuss the metabolism of the energy nutrients for energy balance.  According to a report by the American Heart Association,  the statistics for American adults 20 years old and older show that 154.7 million are considered overweight or obese (BMI of 25.0 kg/m2 or higher). A startling 78 million of those are reported to be obese (BMI of 30.0kg/m2 or higher).

Also reported by the American Heart Association,23.9 million children between the ages of 2 and 19 are considered overweight or obese as well.  This data from 2009-2010 is 5 times higher than data reported in 1973 to 1974.   What has changed in the American diet since this time?  What does this mean for systemic and oral health for the American population?  What affects the metabolism of the energy nutrients that we have discussed; carbohydrates, proteins and lipids?  We will further investigate the answers to these questions and more as we move through this module.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Discuss the metabolism of the energy nutrients and alcohol.
- Describe the components of energy expenditure and the energy value of nutrient
- Discuss overall weight management using recommended energy requirements
- Discuss overnutrition and undernutrition and the implications for oral and systemic health
- Understand and use the key terms related to the chapter.

Readings and Resources

Readings include the chapters from the book and instructor assigned resources

Chapter 6 in the textbook

Watch: http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/films

Under drop down “watch” select all films –There are 4 different films for you to view

Assignments

- Complete Readings and Resources
  - Watch Videos
- Post and reply to Discussion 5
- Post Assignment 5
- Complete Quiz 4