NUTR100 Study Guide - Spring 2018, Comprehensive Midterm Notes - Protein, Fat, Canada
12 Oct 2018
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Nutrition: studies the interactions between living organisms and the food they consume. Essential nutrients must be supplied in the diet. Previous concerns was obtaining all nutrients needed for good health, now it is limiting consumption to prevent obesity. Only in meat and alternatives canadians get recommended intake. Top three nutrition related deaths in canada: heart disease, cancer, stroke. Macronutrients: energy yielding nutrients, includes carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, needed in large amounts each day. Micronutrients: provide no energy for the body bu are necessary for proper functioning of the body: vitamins and minerals. Important for good health but required in small amounts: canada allows fortified foods in which nutritents have been lost to be replaced. Water: lubricant, transport fluid, maintain body temp. Body composiotion: water 62%, 16% protein, 16% fat, 6% other substances. Most of body weight is due to water, fat and protein. Nutrients help form and maintain the body.
