HEAL2800 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Megavitamin Therapy, Myocardial Infarction, Environmental Impact Assessment
26 Jan 2018
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Functional foods - foods that provide health benefits beyond those supplied by the traditional nutrients they contain. Nutrient density - the ratio derived by dividing a food"s nutrition content. When the food"s contribution to our nutrient need for that nutrient exceeds its contribution to our calorie need, the food is considered to have a favorable nutrient density. Energy density - a comparison of the calorie (kcal) content of a food with the weight of the food. An energy dense food is high in calories but weighs very little; whereas, a food low in energy density has few calories but weighs a lot, such as an orange. Dietary guidelines for americans - general goals for nutrient intakes and diet composition set by the usda and the u. s. Solid fats - fats that are solid at room temperature, such as butter and margarine. Foods containing solid fats tend to be high in saturated fatty acids or trans fatty acids.
