key concepts Flashcards
nutrition/food cannot cure disease, but can reduce our risk factors for:
heart disease
certain cancer
stroke
diabetes
kidney disease
aging related physiological changes
for macros: quality > quantity or quantity > quality
quality
non nutrients
phytochemical
most Americans have inadequate intakes of
fruit
vegetables
whole grains
calcium rich food (dairy)
vit D rich food
understanding the process of digestion is foundational for
discerning popular nutrition recommendations and theories
end products of carbohydrate digestion
monosaccharides glucose, fructose, galactose
end product protein digestion
amino acids
end product fat digestion
glycerol, free fatty acids, monoglycerides
everything we put in our mouth that does NOT make it to the bloodstream
fiber
food components entrapped by fibers and unavailable for digestion and/or absorption
digestive dysfunction
its more important to focus on ____ than weight
healthful behaviors
ways to focus on healthful behaviors
eat balanced meals at regular intervals
include enough water, fruit, veg, whole grain, calcium
reg physical activity
reduced periods of being sedentary
adequate sleep
reduce stress
