XNB171 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Low-Density Lipoprotein, Saturated Fat, Prostate Cancer
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Physically active individuals should consume about 60% of daily calories as carbohydrates, predominantly unrefined complex form. Complex- pasta, rice, breads, potatoes, chains of glucose molecules. Simple- sweets, fruit, soft drink, individual glucose or fructose molecules. Nonessential- 14 can be made by body. Essential -8 must be made by body. Less than 30% of diet should come from fats. Excessive total fat in diet can cause . Be wary of very low fat diets. Organic substances that regulate numerous and diverse physiological processes in the body. A balanced diet containing recommended servings of carbohydrates, fat and proteins will meet the rda standards. Extra servings of green and yellow vegetable may be beneficial. Extra consumption of citrus and other fruits may be beneficial. Inorganic elements found in food that are essential for life processes. Rda"s have only been determined for 7 minerals. A diet containing recommended servings of carbohydrates, fats and proteins will meet the.