NUTR 132 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Food Energy, B Vitamins, Microgram
30 Nov 2018
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Vitamins (micro: chemical reactions in body, 2 groups. Fat soluble (a, d, e & k) i: water soluble (b vitamins & c) ~ cooking destroys faster for this, no useable energy (no calories, minerals. 1: numerous functions in body, not destroyed when cooking, perform electrolyte functions, no calories/ energy, water (in foods, solvent & lubricant, transports nutrients & waste, most body weight (temp, need 9-13 cups/day, no calories/ energy. Proteins lipids: promote growth, development & maintenance. Some vitamins: minerals i. ii. iii. iv, water, regulate body processes. Proteins: lipids, vitamins & minerals i. ii. iii, water, other important components in food, phytochemicals (fruits & veggies) Overused i. ii. iii: ex: not read into food labels health claims , cheerios says reduce cholestrol bc fiber but only 2-3 grams of fiber, need 28-38 grams of fiber, calories i. Dietary pattern: consume enough essential nutrients, including fiber, while moderating energy, solid fat, cholesterol, added sugar, and alcohol intake.
