KINE 120 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Dietary Reference Intake, Legal Drinking Age, Dietary Fiber
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These nutrients are responsible for the growth, repair, and maintenance of all tissues, the regulation of body processes, and providing energy: macronutrients, provide energy in the form of calories. Includes carbohydrates, fats, and proteins: micronutrients, regulate bodily functions such as metabolism, growth, and cellular development. In 1980 the dietary guidelines for americans was published as a scientific health pro(cid:373)otio(cid:374) atte(cid:373)pti(cid:374)g to redu(cid:272)e a(cid:374) i(cid:374)di(cid:448)idual"s risk for (cid:272)hro(cid:374)i(cid:272) diseases through diet and physical activity: the usda and dhhs republish these guidelines every five years. Insoluble fiber: does not dissolve easily in water and cannot be digested by the body, reduces the risk of colon cancer. These foods i(cid:374)(cid:272)lude candy, cakes, jellies, and sodas: fats, the (cid:271)od(cid:455)"s pri(cid:373)ar(cid:455) sour(cid:272)e of e(cid:374)erg(cid:455, fats essential functions include: I(cid:374)(cid:272)rease a(cid:374) i(cid:374)di(cid:448)idual"s risk for heart disease a(cid:374)d colorectal cancer: trans fat, typically does not occur naturally in plant or animal products, fried foods and store bought sweets have high amounts of trans fat.