Intro to Nutrition Flashcards
(45 cards)
Nutrition and complexity
science of how living organisms obtain and use food to support all process required for life,
- it is ver broad, you must study all types of science to understand why people are the way they are
Nutrient and 3 functions
substance used by the body
- energy
- material to build cells
- regulation of chemical reactions
Nutrient density
relation ration of nutrients in a food in comparison to total calories
essential
requires for growth and norm functions body cannot make enough of
non- essential
substance used in help but not require
organic
grown with no pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or hormones, better for enviro
functional foods
a food containing health-giving additives and having medicinal benefit.
2012 Stanford organically grown foods
no pesticidas, residue and that are not toxic for your body.
7% body vs 38%
Children are at most harm- deficits in IQ, attention and behavioral development
Non-Nutrients
postive or negative effect
Fiber
phytochemics- plan chemicals thought t o promote health and disease
Give us energy and name of energy
ATP- energy used by the cells in our body
Carbs- 4
Proteins-4
Fats-9
Composition of women
H2O- 59 Protein- 13 Vitamins- trace Minerals- 5 Carbs- 1 Fats- 22-32
Composition of men
H2O- 62 Protien- 16 Vit- trace Min- 6 carbs- 1 fat- 16-24
Where is water found?
Intercellular(2/3) and extracellular(1/3)
Intercellular
fluid within the cell
extracellular
outside of a cell
Interstitial fluid
water between cells
vascular
fluid within the good vessels
2020 Objections for Healthy People
Reduce and prevent obesity, reduce iron def. reduce food insecurity in kids
- eat more fruit, vete, calcium and whole grains
-
Food groups that contain most
fats and oials and grains
Beverages and how much pre day
- Pop: 45 gal
- Bottled water: 28 gals
- Beer: 21 gals
- milk: 20 gal
- coffee: 18.5 gal
Harvard pyramid
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRxqFQoTCN6589qTmMgCFdFBkgod9cEPKQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hsph.harvard.edu%2Fnutritionsource%2Fpyramid-full-story%2F&psig=AFQjCNGeZcbRq5IZhr5Ab8M1KI0L2GW9Wg&ust=1443475579520092
Harvard Plate
https://cdn1.sph.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2012/09/HEPJan2015-1024x808.jpg
2015 Preliminary USDA
- obesity
- sodium and sat. fats and refined grains and sugar are eaten too much
- short fall nutrients: vitamins, Ca, Mg, K, fiber and iron
- lack of frutis, vete, whole grain and diary
Healthy diet patterns
high in fruits, vete, whole grain, diary, sea food and nuts
- low in red and processed meats, sugar drinks and refined grains
- alcohol in moderation
- greenhouse gases are an issue compared to above
- seafood (8-12 oz/ week- even pregnant)
- 3-5 cups of coffee
- ex and water
- asparame needs more research
- healthy vegetarian, mediterranean and US pattern
