BIOL 150A Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Calorie, Whole Grain, Energy Density
26 Mar 2016
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Objectives: describe and discuss what constitutes healthy eating, ex. Dietary habits associated with a reduced risk of coronary artery disease, obesity, cancer, etc. Evaluate your diet based on current health canada recommendations. Simple carbohydrates (sugars) should account for no more than 10% of caloric intake. Adults should ingest a minimum of 30g of fibre per day. Insoluble fibre may reduce risk of colon cancer. Lacking one or more essential amino acids: main dietary sources. Legumes (lentils, beans, peas), nuts and seeds (incomplete: know. Grains in combination with meat alternatives such as legumes or nuts will provide all 8 essential amino acids. Trans fatty acids (formed when unsaturated fats are hydrogenated or heated to high temperatures: main sources. Butter, lard, cream, meat fat, coconut/ palm oil (saturated) Shortening, stick margarines, hydrogenated oils (trans fats: know. Associated fats and trans fats should account for <10% of caloric intake; these fats have been associated with a risk in cad (coronary artery disease)
