1.8 Flashcards
What does dietary balance mean? Why is it important?
To consume things in the right proportions. Too much of on nutrient can be detrimental.
What is the 80/20 nutrition rule?
80% of our nutritional decisions should be ones that promote health, while 20% can be less healthy
What is dietary variety? Why is it important?
Consuming a diverse selection of foods. No single food can provide all nutrients in the right proportions.
What is moderation? Why is it important?
Don’t eat too much or too little. It ensures that our diets are adequate, so we do not develop nutritional deficiencies, but not excessive to the point where they promote complications.
What is nutrient density?
The amount of nutrients in a food or meal as compared to a reference amount (typically 100kcal of food).
What is nutrient profiling?
The science of ranking foods based on nutrient density.