LIFESCI 2N03 Chapter Notes - Chapter Module 1: Silybum Marianum, Abbreviation, Trans Fat
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1. 1 why do we eat what we eat: our knowledge of nutrition influences what we choose to put in our bodies. Food environment: food environment: relates to how food and beverages are presented or perceived. (ex: if a. Substrate for atp production, component of cell membranes. And eat meat rarely, in small portions of 3 to 4 ounces. 1. 3 introduction to the dietary reference intake (dris: dietary reference intake: are values for macronutrients, micronutrients, and water for healthy populations that can be used for assessing and planning diets. Breakdown of energy that should come from fat, carbohydrate and protein. Recommended nutrient intake that would meet requirements for health for 50% of a healthy population. Recommended nutrient intake that would meet requirements for health for 97-98% of a healthy population. Recommended nutrient intake based on observed or experimentally determined estimations for healthy people.