HLTH 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Dietary Fiber, Complete Protein, Diverticulosis
31 Mar 2017
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This chapter can help you make better food choices. Sensible eating can provide energy for our daily tasks, protect us from many chronic illnesses, and may even extend longevity. There are mainly two types of nutrients. Macronutrients- are required by the body in greatest largest amounts. Calories- are the measure of the amount of energy that can be derived from food. Average adult- need 2000, most men, active women, teenage girls, older children need- 2200, active men, teenage boys- athletes need 2800. Nutrients that the body cannot manufacture itself and just obtain from food. Need for calories depends on gender, age, body frame, weight, % of body fat and activity level. There are nine calories in every gram of fat four calories in every gram of carbohydrate and protein. Main function is to repair and rebuild muscles, bones, blood, hair, and fingernails. There are a total of 20 amino acids.
