Kinesiology 2000A/B Lecture 10: Lecture 10

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An adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity is a cornerstone of good health. Poor nutrition can lead to reduced immunity, increased susceptibility to disease, i(cid:373)pai(cid:396)ed ph(cid:455)si(cid:272)al a(cid:374)d (cid:373)e(cid:374)tal de(cid:448)elop(cid:373)e(cid:374)t, a(cid:374)d (cid:396)edu(cid:272)ed p(cid:396)odu(cid:272)ti(cid:448)it(cid:455). (cid:863) - who. Intake of essential nutrients is determined by your food choices. Some individuals also consume dietary supplements, which are intended to provide individuals with additional vitamins, minerals, plant-derived substances, amino acids, concentrates and/or extracts. In addition to nutrients, food also contains substances needed by the body but not essential in the diet (i. e. lecithin) Food also contains substances that are not made by the body or necessary for life but have health-promoting properties (i. e. sulforaphane: phytochemicals - come from plants, zoochemicals - come from animals. How much is required: macronutrients: nutrients required by the body in large amounts, expressed in kg or g, water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, micronutrients: nutrients needed by the body in small amounts, expressed in mg or g, vitamins, minerals.

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