Kinesiology 3339A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Dental Caries, Vanadyl Ion, Black Pepper

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 3339A/B
• Professor: Peter Lemon

Document Summary

Look at rda across scale can see that women have higher need for iron than men (higher horizontal line) The women are all substantially below recommendation level. Flavanoids & isoflavones: found primarily in vegetables, fruits & tea, primary function as antioxidants. Estimates run from 3-10x more effective than vitamin e: likely to decrease risk of chronic disease. Food habits of canadians: comparison of intakes in adults & adolescents to canada"s food guide to. Healthy eating: fruit and vegetable intake for gender and various age groups. 45% of men and 65% of under-eating fruits and vegetables: milk productions. 42% of men and 60% of women are under-eating milk productions: grain products. 30% of men and 45% of women are under-eating grains: meat alternatives. 18% of men and 49% of women are under-eating meal alternatives. Strategies: ensure sufficient total caloric (energy) intake, vitamins and minerals do not work in isolation, balance & variety.