NUTR 1010 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Canola, Saturated Fat, Camellia Sinensis
2 Apr 2016
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Coffee- a beverage made from the roasted seed of the coffea arabica plant. Most commonly consumed drug in the world. Bone health: caffeine inhibits the absorption of calcium, those who consume caffeine & have low calcium intakes are at a higher risk of poor bone health, adding milk to coffee negates this problem. May increase or decrease anxiety, depression, etc. about 2-4 cups a day: oily substances. 66% of antioxidants in the finish diet come from coffee chlorogenic acids, flavonoids, melanoidins, potassium, niacin (b vit. ), magnesium oxidation= electrons are taken off of atoms, can damage cells & dna antioxidants reverse oxidation and fix the damage. Confounding factors: people who drink coffee are more likely to. Overall: moderation= better health, decrease risk of: Liver disease: some concerns for sleep, mental health, pregnancy, kids & bone health. Soaked leaves of the tea plant camellia sinensis. Green, oolong & white tea= not oxidized. Rooibos tea= red bush plant, no caffeine.
