NS 1150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 35: Saturated Fat, Starch, Nutrient Density

• School: Cornell University
• Department: Nutritional Science
• Course: NS 1150
• Professor: David Levitsky

Document Summary

Everything is standardized to 2000 calorie diet. Developed by the department of agriculture for their menus. Wanted to portray nutrients so everyone can get a sense of what each nutrient is. Net contents in terms fo weight, measure or count. Fat free = less than . 5 g. Meats, poultry, fish, dry beans and peas, eggs and nuts. Is dairy rly that necessary, mostly just important for growth of child. Theirs doesn"t have meet so it"s irrelevant. Came out in 1960 in response to senators who got upset over how complicated the information was in reaching people. Avoid too much fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Eat foods with adequate starch and fiber. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. No limit on consumption of red meat or processed meats. Consume low fat or not fat diary foods. Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan. Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount.