NUTR 30300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Nutrient, Health Equity, Dietitian
9 Feb 2019
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Mangul had been offered iron supplements but then the supplements turned out to not be useful for his body. Set of goals and objectives for health among the population. There are target percentages for age groups and people in each state. Nutrition = the science that studies food and how it impacts the body and health: important component of wellness and associated with physical activity. Goals: prevent nutrient deficiencies, lower risk for chronic diseases. 6 groups of essential nutrients: carbohydrates, fats/oils, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. Macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats/oils, and proteins, provide energy. Carbohydrates: primary source of fuel for our bodies, especially during exercise and for the brain, composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, provide 4 kcal per gram, vegetables, wheat, and legumes. Proteins: support tissue growth, repair, and maintenance, composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, supply 4 kcal of energy per gram, building new cells and tissues, maintaining bones, repairing damage, meats, dairy, seeds, nuts, and legumes.
