EXSS2021 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Comorbidity, Micronutrient, Hypoglycemia
22 Aug 2018
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Programs: challenges of a 64yo post-menopausal considerations decreasing muscle mass. Evidence of a set point" requirement for protein. Eating continues until protein requirement is reached. Eaten quota of kj but still short of protein. Estimated protein requirement (1500 kj/ day) (~15%) Remainder from carbs and fat (9,200 kj/ day) You keep eating until protein intake is satisfied. Eaten quota of cho + fat but still eating to get. Protein leverage hypothesis: there are a range of possible diets to meet protein (requirements) function, protein maintains metabolic, don"t need lots of protein, but a moderate amount has metabolic benefits for your body. Some may be influenced e. g. diabetes may have a hypoglycaemic attack. General strategies for obesity prevention (world health organisation) Allow child to regulate food intake rather than feeding until the plate is empty. Assuring optimal micronutrient intake to promote optimal growth. Promote an active lifestyle & limit tv viewing.
