EXSC 191 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Glycemic Load, Bone Density
10 Feb 2017
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Science that studies the relationship of foods to optimal health and performance. Proper nutrition is essential to overall health and wellness. A nutritious diet includes: substrates= substances acted upon by an enzyme to produce energy. Carbohydrates and fats: nutrients= substances found in food that provide energy, regulate metabolism, and help with growth and repair of body tissues. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Make at least half of your grains whole grains. Choose fish and lean or low-fat meat and poultry. Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. For women: 2. 5 cups vegetables, 2 cups fruit, 6oz grains, 5. 5oz protein, 3 cups dairy. For men: 3 cups veggies, 2 cups fruit, 8oz grains, 6. 5oz protein, 3 cups dairy. Too high in calories, sugar, saturated fat, and sodium. Too low in whole grains, fruits, and veggies. Problem is overconsumption of the wrong foods: diseases of dietary excess and imbalance, ex. Diabetes type 2, high cholesterol, high triglyceride, high bp.
