main aspects of nutrition

Question 1

what are the guidelines for healthy eating

Answer 1

maintain healthy weight
choose foods low in fat - 30% fat - 10% sat, 10% MUFA 10% PUFA
reduce dietary cholesterol
shift towards more carbs + minimises sugars - fibre
eat a variety - lot of veg, fruit, grains
limit salt intake

Question 2

define nutrition

Answer 2

processes by which an organism assimilates nourishment including energy for maintenance, growth, health
includes the effect of diet on metabolism

Question 3

what are nutrients

Question 4

what are macronutrients

Answer 4

c

Question 5

what can excess sugars lead to

Answer 5

obesity
dental caries

Question 5

what are micronutrients

Answer 5

vitamins + minerals

Question 6

what is the recommended caloric (energy) content of the diet

Answer 6

60% carbon
30% fat
12% protein
alcohol in moderation

Question 7

how to calculate E balance

Answer 7

Intake - expenditure

Question 8

what does expenditure refer to

Answer 8

1. basal metabolic rate - BMR
2. physical activity
3. food-induced thermogenesis (5-10%) as food is being digested/absorbed/stored

Question 9

what are the 2 essential functions for dietary fats

Question 10

how do you calculate the nitrogen balance

Answer 10

balance = n intake - n excreted

Question 11

what are the main aspects of nutrition

Answer 11

overnutrition
undernutrition