NUSCTX 10 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Morning Sickness, Malnutrition, Isoflavones
14 Apr 2016
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Hierarchal structure of dietary patterns (1) bran, phytochemicals (2) wheat bran (3) whole wheat (4) whole grain (5) food groups. Vit c: why more in orange than apple. But the anti-oxidative capacity is higher in apple. Lycopene is the carotenoid that gives tomatoes the red color, it does not provide vitamin a, but is a more potent antioxidant than other dietary carotenoids. Inhibit inflammation (body responds to injured tissues, hormone released for stress- often too much inflammation in our body) Soy isoflavones" high intake of soy and soy products (miso soup with tofu) throughout life contributes to health benefits of a traditional asian diet. Garlic and onions provide sulfur-containing phytochemicals that may protect against cancer and heart disease. Ginger phytochemicals function as: anti-inflammatory agent, decrease blood pressure, treatment for nausea (morning sickness), may be mutagenic if pregnant. Depression, irritability, moodiness, apprehension, quantity preference, self- esteem.
