NUTR 280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Microvillus, Dipeptide, Arginine
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5 on lipids continued & begin chapter 6 proteins and amino acids. Spring 2015 nutrition for wellness (03 & 04) Lipids in health and disease (continued: heart disease (3/19/15 lecture outline, cancer. Same diet patterns that help to reduce your risk from developing heart disease may also reduce your risk of developing certain cancers. Studies have shown that populations with high intakes of fruits & vegetables that are rich in antioxidants had a lower incidence of cancers compared to populations with low intake levels. Possible cause is excess dietary fat consumption leads to weight gain and obesity 9 cal/g of fat (more than twice cho & protein) Yet, the more likely reasons for the high rate of obesity: excess calorie intakes. Amdr fat 20% to 35% of total calories. Ratio of linoleic acid (omega-6) to alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) 5:1 to 10:1.
