HPED 2507 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Nutrient, Serving Size, Calorie
6 Oct 2016
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Translates the science of nutrition and health into a healthy eating pattern. Provides guidance on: quantity of food to eat, quality of food choices. Guidance is given for males and females, 2 years and older: Advice on the quality of food choices is an essential part of the planning. Recommended # servings to be eaten/d for each food group based on age and gender. A small amount of unsaturated fats is recommended for intake of essential fatty acids. Bolded statements provide advice on quality of choices. A note on calories and the eating pattern. The food guide will meet nutrient needs but not necessarily energy (kcal) needs. Calorie needs and food choices vary among individuals. If more calories are needed, emphasize more food from the food groups to maintain macronutrient profile. Not necessarily intended to represent what would be eaten in one sitting. 1* drink fortified soy beverages if you do not drink milk.
