NUSC 1165 Lecture 3: Food Provides Nutrients & Nutrition and Health
28 Jan 2019
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Cannot be produced by the body or in large amounts to meet needs. Example: vitamin c, amino acids (9 essential) Grain products that have added additional b vitamins - thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and iron in specific amounts (government mandated) Note: flavored water and added calcium to orange juice are not part of government mandated fortification programs. Product that is ingested in the diet. Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, plant-derived substances, concentrates or extracts. 68% of adults in the united states utilize dietary supplements, with vitamins and minerals being the most popular (council for responsible. Substances in food that are not essential for life, but beneficial for health. Lecithin: egg yolks, needed for nerve function. Can be made sufficiently by the body. Substances in plant foods that are not essential nutrients. Substances found in animal foods that are not essential nutrients. Example: conjugated linoleic acid (cla) from meats. Note: alcohol is not considered a nutrient but provides energy (7kcal/g)
