NTDT200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Whole Grain, Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Nutrient Density
24 Jan 2017
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Adequacy providing all the essential nutrients, fiber and energy in amounts sufficient to maintain health. Iron deficiency anemia diet fails to provide enough iron-rich foods leading to weakness, headaches, muscle fatigue. Balance enough but not too much (3 meals a day w/ food from each food group) Kcalorie (energy) control energy in = energy out, key is to select foods of high nutrient density. Nutrient density measure of nutrients a food provides relative to the energy it provides (the more nutrients & fewer kcalories, the higher the nutrient density) Nutrient profiling ranking foods based on their nutrient composition. Moderation having enough but not too much of a substance (selecting foods low in solid fats and added sugars) Variety eating a wide selection of foods within and among the major food groups. Legumes have seeds that are rich in protein so contribute same key nutrients (protein, iron and zinc) as meats, poultry & seafood.
