ESS 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Dietary Fiber, Trans Fat, Saturated Fat
Document Summary
Our digestive system si estimated to fully mature between the ages of 4-7 years old. It forms our mechanical digestion and our immune system. 70% of our immune system (galt) is located over the gut. What we eat determines our short & long-term health. Excretory systems: integument (skin): excretes nitrogen compounds, water, & electrolytes respiratory (lungs): excrete carbon dioxide & water. Daily food choices made over a lifetime, even from preconception, either: Nutrition is not one size fits all improve health or lead to chronic disease. Reading food labels start by looking at servings per container check calories limit total fat (saturated fat & trans fat), cholesterol, & sodium.
