What are the new challenges for health professionals?
- Obesity
- Misinformation
- Shift in population
- New products in the marketplace
What are two types of essential nutrients?
- Micronutrients: Carbs, fats and proteins
- Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals
What are the functions of nutrients in the body?
- Energy, repair and maintain structure, regulate/oversee metabolic process
What is the main source of energy for the body and its functions?
- Carbs are primary source of energy, used for heat and measured in
kilocalories
How many calories are in a kilocalorie? 1,000
What are the functions of minerals in the body?
- Help build tissues/ Have very specific functions
- Iron is used in binding oxygen to RBC
- Calcium and Phosphorus are used to build strength in teeth/ overall dentition
Do nutrients ever work alone? NO
What is the purpose of nutrient interrelationships in the body?
- Each individual nutrient in utilized in specific metabolic functions
What is an example of a dietary guideline?
- An individualized diet that focuses on individual needs and preferences/
total diet
What are three examples of food guides used today?
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