BPK 140 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: The 100-Mile Diet, Coronary Artery Disease, Colorectal Cancer

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 140
• Professor: Distance Education

Document Summary

Scientifically-based reference values for the amounts of energy, nutrients and other food components that are necessary to reduce chronic disease risk, promote general health and minimize symptoms of deficiency. How much ___________ should you be getting? (varies by age, gender) Essential nutrients are those that your body cannot make itself. 1a. water 1b. carbohydrates fats, protein 2a. vitamins, minerals. Makes up 95% of blood, 70% of muscles, 75% of the brain are composed of water. Lose up to 2/2. 5 l of water a day. Water carries nutrients, maintains temperature, aids in digestion, removes waste via urine and contributes to the production of swear to cool down the body. Forms basic framework of muscles, bones, blood, hair and fingernails. Made uo of a combination of 20 amino acids ( 9 in which are essential ! body cannot produce) Animal proteins are complete- having all 9 essential amino acids.