HSS 2342 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Colorectal Cancer, Empty Calorie, Nutrient Density
13 Jan 2017
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Adequacy: sufficient energy and enough of all the nutrients. Energy control: energy in = energy out. Nutrient density: those foods that deliver the most nutrients for the least food energy. Food guide also provides recommendations for levels of activity. Slide 17 (cid:498)low in fat(cid:499) means that each serving of the product contains 3 grams of fat or less. Different motivations: physical health, ecological responsibility, philosophical concerns, world hunger issues, economic reasons, ethical concerns, and/or religious beliefs. Different classifications: vegetarians are often classified by the foods they choose to include. Red and or processed meat can cause a 20% increase in risk of developing bowel cancer. Fibre is the best thing to eat to prevent bowel cancer. It is not uncommon for a vegan to have to take supplements of vitamin b12 and iron to meet their needs. Steady movement: at a pace that permits the completion of all digestive processes.
