introducing a healthy sustainable lifestyle Flashcards
5 healthy lifestyle factors
never smoking
BMI of 18.5 to 24.9
more than 30 mins of moderate to vigour ous activity
moderate alcohol intake
good diet quaility
human nutrition definition
provision to humans the materials necessary in the form of food to support life
nutrient definition
a food derived chemical which the body needs for growth and metabolism
6 classes of nutrients
carbohydrates
proteins
fats and oils
minerals
vitamins
water
EAR meaning
estimates average requirement of a group for a particular nutrient
RNI meaning
reference nutrient intake
amount of a nutrient which is sufficient for almost all individuals
LRNI meaning
lower reference nutrient intake
amount of a nutrient which is sufficient for only a few individuals who have low requirements