NUTR 2050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Nutrigenomics, Food Security, Health Canada
17 May 2017
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Daily values for nutrition labeling based on inatkes of 2000 calories per day in adults. Insulin resistance- a condition in which cell membranes have a reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin than normal is required to transport a given amount of glucose into cells. Type 2 diabetes- a disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body"s inability to use insulin normally, to produce enough insulin, or both. Glycemic index- measure of the extent to which blood glucose levels are raised by consumption of an amount of food that contains 50 grams of carbs compared to 50 grams of glucose. A portion of white bread containing 50 grams of carbohydrates is sometimes used for comparison. Recommended intake level- intake of carbs is based on their contribution to total energy intake. Recommended 45- 65 percent of calories come from carbs. 25%; women should have between 21- 25 grams; men should have between 31-38 grams.
