KIN 150 Lecture Notes - Folic Acid, Asda, Threonine
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In 3rd world countries because they mostly eat rice so there is a b1 deficiency. B3 niacin: meats, mushrooms, asparagus, bell peppers, tomatoes and peanuts. B5 pyridoxine: needed for cns, tuna, spinach, cabbage, bok chou, garlic, turnip greens and cauliflower. Vitamin c allows for 300% more iron absorbtion. Increase intake of whole grains, veggies, and fruits. Monitor intake 100% fruit juice in children & adolescents, especially i"m those who are overweight and obese. Prepare, serve and consume smaller portions and beverages high in calories. Know what you"re eating and don"t be distracted. Increases risk for obesity and type ii diabetes. One soda a day equates to 32. 5 lbs of sugar in a year. Soluble fiber binds to intestinal lipids preventing absorbtion. Slows gastric emptying absorption of glucose and lowers insulin spike. Forms scfas in the intestine (butyrate) which has been shown to elicit cancer cell death, reduce again inflammation. Must consume because your body does not make them.