Nutrition Flashcards
1
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Essential nutrients
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- Carbs (main source of energy - 4kcal per gram)
- Fats (9 kcal per gram)
- Proteins (4 kcal per gram)
- most needed for repair of tissues (followed by vitamin C)
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
- In adults 50-60%
- Infants 70-75%
- Cholesterol
- Highest source - organ meats
- Second highest source - shellfish
- Lowest - chicken, pork, mutton
- Foods high in cholesterol
- egg yolk, animal oils
2
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Guessing strategies for nutrition
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- In a tie, pick chicken, then scaled fish
- Never pick casseroles for children
- Never mix medication in children’s food
- Finger food best option for toddler
- Let preschoolers eat when they want and what they want