LIFESCI 2N03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Pasteurization, Beta-Carotene, Cestoda
19 Sep 2013
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Healthy diet should follow general principles (adequate diet, moderation, balanced diet, variety) Adequate diet a diet that provides enough of the energy, nutrients and fibre to maintain a person"s health. Balanced diet a diet that contains the combinations of foods that provide the proper balance of nutrients. Variety refers to eating many different foods each day. Energy density amount of energy in a food source relative to its mass. Nutrient density amount of nutrients in a food source relative to its energy content. Food guide servings for nine age/sex groups. Food groups: vegetable and fruit, grain products, milk and alternatives, meat and alternatives. Diet planning guide: servings per day. 3 age categories children, 6 age/gender groupings adults. Eg/ adult men and women, 7-10 servings of vegetables and fruit/day. Estimated energy needs for adults (table 2-2) Plant based foods no cholesterol: note: percent daily values, daily values. Amount of nutrients provided in a serving of food (packaged food item)
