FSTC 201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: White Bread, Insulin Resistance, Polydextrose
2 May 2016
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Hunger- shortage of basic nutrients and calories sufficient to lead a normal life. Food insecurity- some people have problems achieving food security. What people eat is determined by social and cultural differences: poor diets under-nutrition results in nutrient and calories deficiency, over nutrition overconsumption of food that results in obesity. When moving to a new country, individuals adopt food habits of the local cultures there. Quality and quantity of food are both very important: calorie dense diet simply satisfies hunger, nutrient-dense diet satisfies nutritional requirements, optimal diet offers adequate calories and all the essential nutrients. Healthy eating index provides overall picture of type and quantity of foods someone consumes, compliance with dietary recommendations, and variety in the diet. Poor eating patterns in childhood will transfer to adulthood, people need to eat more vegetables and fruits and less grains. Very few people actually had a good diet in terms of the hei.
