11:709:255 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Nutrient Density, Energy Density, Folic Acid
24 Feb 2020
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Variety means: not eating the same old thing over and over, choosing a number of different foods within any given food group, ensuring the diet contains sufficient nutrients, including plenty of fruits and veggies to provide phytochemicals. Balance means: not overconsuming any one food, eating foods from the five major food groups, grains, fruits, veggies, milk, meat, beans. Moderation means: planning your entire days food intake, being aware of portion sizes, how much goes in your mouth, eating foods that are less healthful less often, eating foods that are more healthful more often. Important concepts: energy density: compares weight of a food to the number of kcal it provides, nutrient density: compares nutrient contribution of a food to its kcal contribution. Dietary reference intakes: historic perspective: recommended dietary allowances established in 1941, goal: prevent and treat nutrient deficiences, who: intake for us population, published by food and nutrient board.
