Kinesiology 3339A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Isoflavones, Multivitamin, Grain
22 Oct 2018
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Flavanoids and isoflavones: found primarily in vegetables, fruits & tea, primary function as antioxidants. Estimates run from 3-10x more effective than vit e. Very important for athletes: likely to decrease risk of chronic disease. Canada"s food guide to healthy eating: looking at milk productions, 42% of men not reaching that, 50% depending on f and m that are not getting enough. Food habits of canadians: comparison of intakes in adults & adolescents to. Canada"s food guide to healthy eating: grain products, 70% of men are getting it, men are doing better than women. Strategies for good eating: ensure sufficient total caloric (energy) intake. All tightly related to how much you are eating (assuming eating a variety of foods: vitamins and minerals do not work in isolation. If deficient in one of these, there"s a cascade of effects. Majority of nutrients is coming from food not vitamins and minerals: balance & variety.
