NHM 201 Lecture 16: NHM 201 Lecture : NHM 201 Lecture : NHM 201 Lecture : NHM 201 Lecture : NHM 201 Lecture : NHM 201 Lecture : NHM 201 Lecture : NHM 201 Lecture : Copy ofAdult Nutrition_ Ch 16
10 Jan 2019
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Importance of nutrition - the span of years between ages 20 and 64 is a time when the future course of health & wellness are in uenced by: Food associations with 5 of the 10 leading causes of death. Muscular strength peaks around 25 to 30. Decline in size and mass of muscle. Osteoporosis - weak, porous bones chronic diseases digestion and nutrient synthesis. Fat -positive energy balance, redistribution towards central adiposity , associated with increased risk of. Microbiome - gut microbiota, positive or negative in uence on immunity, harmful pathogens; aid in. Increase in abdominal fat and risk of cardiovascular disease. Gradual decline in testosterone level & muscle mass. Energy requirements - the amount necessary to maintain stable weight and allow for normal activities. Methods to estimate energy needs: estimated energy requirements, eer -food & nutrition board; doubly-labelled water; dri values, indirect calorimetry -measure resting energy expenditure, ree , with instrument or calculation, mathematical calculation of ree needs.
