BIO 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Rehearsal Dinner, Eggnog, National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey
24 Dec 2020
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Food and nutrition board of the national academy of sciences. Carbs- 50% (derived from refined carbs: sugar flour, etc. ) Pro- 16% ( 2/3 come from animal protein, fat tends to be more saturated) National health and nutrition examination survey (nhanes) Satiety- feeling of being full, which temporarily halts the drive to eat. Sharing food is symbolically sharing a culture. Positive associations (birthday cake, egg nog- holiday foods) There are more foods to choose from than ever before, but ironically this variety has made it more difficult to select a nutritious diet. Consume a variety of foods balanced by a moderate intake of each food. Characteristics of a healthy diet (from another book) Adequacy- obtaining all the essential nutrients in order to meet the body"s need plus some for storage. Moderation- can prefer to portion size (calories, but also diet composition) Ensures that you receive enough, but not too many calories, to maintain a healthy body weight.
