HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Campylobacter Jejuni, Allergen, Blood Sugar
6 Apr 2017
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A young adult should consume 7-8 servings of fruit/veggies daily. A young adult should consume 2 servings of meats or alternatives daily. [47% canadian females and 34. 6% males consume 5 or more servings of fruit and veggies daily] Cfg is very good to teaching people about nutrition. Advises people to eat a certain number of servings from each group based on a scientific, physiological understanding of human nutriotional requirements. Nutritients include: carbs, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water. A)essential vs non-essential nutrients: essential vs non-essential, macronutrients vs micronutrients, energy-producing vs non-energy-producing, essential nutrients are substances the body must get from foods because it cannot manufacture them at all or fast enough to meet its needs. 50 essential nutrients, including water, various minerals and vitamins and amino acids: non-essential nutrients are substances the body can make in sufficient quantities (e. g. cholesterol) B)macronutrients vs micronutrient: macronutrients are required in large amounts (carbs, lipids, protein, water, micronutrients are required in small amounts (vitamins, minerals)
