LIFESCI 2N03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: White Bread, Pasteurization, Trans Fat
18 Oct 2014
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A diet that provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and fibre to maintain a person"s health. Refers to eating the right amounts of foods to maintain a healthy weight and to optimize the body"s metabolic processes. Goal: gauge energy intake with energy expenditure on a daily basis. We often underestimate how many calories we eat and overestimate how many calories we burn when exercising. A diet that contains the combinations of foods that provide the proper balance of nutrients. Refers to eating many different foods each day. Very important to have many diff foods in your diet. Energy density: amount of energy in a food source relative to its" mass. Nutrient density: amount of nutrients in a food source relative to its" energy content. 1 cup (250 ml) skim milk vs 1 cup chocolate milk. A serving size as defined in canada"s food guide may not be equal to a serving size listed on a food label.
