JUST 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Saturated Fat, Grain, Flax
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Relies on a variety of foods and reduced intake of fats and sweets. At least one dark green or orange vegetable a day. Canada"s food guide: four major food groups. Naturally occurring chemicals linked to reducing risk of cancer. Tend to be destroyed or removed by processing even cooking. How much natural/organic food do you eat vs. Balancing the diet: national academy of sciences (2002) Proteins 10 to 35: heart and stroke foundation. Lifetime prescription: three factors that do the most for health, proper nutrition, a sound exercise program, quitting or never starting smoking. Parent obligation to teach/model behaviour for their children. Nutrition: science that studies the relationship of foods to optimal health and performance. Supplies all essential nutrients to carry out normal growth, repair and maintenance. Enough substrates to produce energy: often plays a crucial role in development/ prevention of chronic disease. Provide sufficient energy consistent with maintaining body within recommended range.
