NSC 101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Peptic Ulcer, Gestational Diabetes, Monounsaturated Fat
14 Sep 2016
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Compare and contrast the characteristics of vitamins and minerals. Discuss ways in which individuals can meet nutrient needs through dietary intake. Variety of food covering all 6 nutrients. Supplements (does not take the place of a balanced diet) Define overweight and obesity. both overweight and obesity have become epidemic in the us over 65% of adults and 15% of children are overweight or obese increases type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Chapters 4 and 5 healthy eating and food labels. Outline the principles of healthy eating, and the consequences of unhealthy eating. Foods to increase: make half your plate fruits and vegetables, switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. Foods to reduce: sodium, drink water instead of soda. Discuss tools to utilize when planning and evaluating healthy eating, including. Dietary reference intakes (dris), the dietary guidelines, and myplate. Dris: a set of nutrient intake values for healthy people used for planning and assessing diets.
