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Figure 1.1
Body Image
Current state of health and body image influence:
current knowledge of industry buzz words
Overall perception of food
Health status
Supplement industry is a billion dollar industry
Millions have gym memberships
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Media images
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What is Nutrition?
Nutrition:
The study of food and nutrients and their affect on body functions and overall health
The study of how food nourishes the body from digestion, absorption, transportation,
metabolism, and storage
Study of how macro and micronutrients are used in the body
Relationship between nutrition and health is constantly evolving
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Classification of Nutrients
6 nutrients found in body and in foods:
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
Nutrients = compounds in foods that sustain body processes.
Non-nutrients = compounds in foods that dont fit into the 6 classes of nutrients
Apart of the food or added
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Energy
Carbs= 4 kcal/gm
Protein= 4 kcal/gm
Fat= 9 kcal/gm
An individuals energy needs depends on:
Age, sex, activity level, current weight and body composition
Unused energy will be stored for later use
Consume vs. expend?
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Lets Practice
Cheese pizza= 15 gm fat, 11 gm protein, 38 gm carbs
How many kcals come from each macronutrient?
Fat=135, Protein=44, Carbs=152
What is the total kcal content of the slice of pizza?
331 kilocalories
What percentage is from fat?
41%
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The US Diet
What it is low in:
Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin D and E
Why?
Low consumption of vegetables
What it is high in:
Overall calories, saturated fat, sugar, and sodium
Why?
Processed foods, eating out, and potion distortion
Fix the problem with supplementation and fortification
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Table 1.1
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