Foods and Nutrition 1021 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Hot Cross, Diet Food, Overnutrition
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What is food edible physical and chem properties acceptable substance based on preference provides energy allows body grow/live. Human nutrition study nutrients in food and in the body study human behaviours related to food. Provide energy, are building material, maintain and repair, support growth and development. Alcohol 7cal/g (not nutrient b/c interferes with growth and repair) Essential nutrients- from food (body cannot make them) Non-nutrients other compounds present in foods (phytochemicals, antioxidants eg. burning in hot peppers) Elemental diets- ingredients chemical give nutrients to those who cant eat foods, supports life, but not good for best growth and health. Bioavailability-greater from food you digest and absorb better. Multiple causation- different disease forms, individual genetic differences. Learn to make healthy choices and eat healthy enjoy variety emphasize cereal, bread, veggies fruit choose lower fat products (lean meat) achieve and maintain healthy body weight through exercise and healthy eating limit salt alcohol and caffeine.