NTDT200 Lecture 9: NTDT Chapter 9, Nutrition Concepts, NTDT200
5 Apr 2018
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Mediterranean diet: rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, and whole grains, low in processed and red meats, dairy products, and sweets. Lowers heart problems: as potent as modern drugs to reduce cardiovascular risk. Healthy ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats. Consumption of sh and less other meat. Lower incidence of heart disease, diabetes, parkinson"s disease, allergies in children, cancer, and maybe alzheimer"s disease. Lacto-ovo vegetarian: plant foods plus dairy products and eggs. Semi-vegetarian (quasi-vegetarian: only exclude red meats but eat other animal products. Tuesday, february 20, 2018: plant based with sh and shell sh. Flexitarian (semi-vegetarian: mostly plant based but occasionally eat meat. High intake of: dietary ber, vitamins c, e, and folate, magnesium and potassium, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Lower risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and mortality. Choose a variety of foods: whole grains, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and if desired, low-fat dairy products and eggs in moderation.
