Healthiness of foods Flashcards
What can excess protein lead to ?
Kidney damage and excessive urea in urine
What is malnutrition ?
Deficiencies, excesses or imbalances of energy or nutrient intake
Does energy intake equal nutrient intake ?
No, one can consume too much energy and still consume insufficient nutrient
Is cancer caused by malnutrition ?
No, diet has a role to play but not the direct cause
How can one reduce fat intake
-Choose low fat foods that are replaced by carbohydrates and proteins
- Replacing with artificial fats such as Olestra
How does Olestra work
Behaves like fat but does not provide calories as it cannot be digested
What is the drawback of Olestra
Bloating, loose stools and decreases absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Why is getting nutrients from foods better than from pills ?
- Some nutrients are more bioavailable when taken from foods
- Less risk of overdose due to feeling of satiety
- Pure compounds can be taken at very high concentrations in pills, which may potentially cause problems
What are functional foods
Foods that are marketed to perform a specific function and contains health benefits beyond basic nutrition
What are coffee and tea claimed to be high with
Antioxidants
What are the drawbacks of coffee and tea
Increased rate of urination leading to loss of water
What are nutraceuticals
Foods specifically designed to act as drugs
