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How much does nutrition affect health?
Prevent diseases
Help people live longer
Affect physical/spiritual health
Case study
study of individual, usually in a medical journal
Epidemiologic study
study of a population
laboratory study
study using a control, in a lab (rats)
observational study
watching, focus group, ask questions, experiences about specific topic or survey
subjective
personal opinion, jugment
objective
unbiased, measurements
retrospective
past, prior experience
prospective
future
anecdote
someone's experience, story
vs. experiment-controlled treatment
placebo
group not being treated, sham
single blind
patient doesn't know if they're on a treatment or not
double blind
doctor giving treatment doesn't know if patient is on a treatment, won't influence patient
correlation
association between two things, some may have effect but not all, so can be just a connection
cause and effect relationship
one thing will affect another
EX: smoking and lung cancer
2,400 cal diet who for:
active women: 19-30; active men: 51+; sedentary men: 19-30
2,200 cal diet who for:
active women: 31-50; sedentary men: 31-50
2,000 cal diet:
sedentary women: 19-30; active women 51+; sedentary men 51+
2400 cal diet
fruits:
2c
2400 cal diet
vegetables
3c
2400 cal diet
grains
8oz
2400 cal diet
meats and legumes
6 1/2 oz
2400 cal diet
milk
3c
2400 cal diet
oils
7tsp
2400 cal diet
discretionary calories
362 calories
macronutrients
carbs, fats, protein
large quantities needed
micronutrients
smaller quantities
vitamins and minerals
Calories per gram
carbs
4
Calories per gram
Fats
9
Calories per gram
protein
4
Calories per gram
Alcohol
7
RDA
Nutrients set at 97-98% for most people
UL
Upper limits, have toxic affects if nutrient is over
Acceptable macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
cal from carbs
45-65%
Acceptable macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
cal from fat
20-35%
Acceptable macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
from protein
10-25%
Benefits of dietary guidelines
health, longevity, economic
Daily values
High= %
>20%
Daily values
Good= %
10-19%
Daily values
Healthy...
low in fat, saturated, trans fat, cholesterol and sodium and >10% DV
Daily values
Free..
none or trivial amount >.5%
1 oz= _ slices bread
1 slice
1 oz-_c cooked rice, pasta, cereal
1/2 c
1 oz-_c cold cereal
1 c
1 c leafy greens= _c veg
1/2 c
1 large or 2 small fruit= _c fruit
1 c
1/4 c dried fruit=_ c fruit
1/2 c
1/2 c juice= _ c fruit
1/2 c
Less than _ of fruit should be juice
1/3
1 c fat free milk or yogurt= _ oz natural cheese
1 1/2 oz
1 c fat free milk or yogurt= _oz processed cheese
2 oz
1 c fat free milk or yogurt= _c cottage cheese
2 c
1 c fat free milk or yogurt= _ c ice cream
1 1/2 c
1 oz meat, chicken, fish= _egg
1 egg
1 oz meat, chicken, fish= _ c cooked legumes or tofu
1/4
1 oz meat, chicken, fish= _ oz nuts or seeds
1/2 oz
1 oz meat, chicken, fish= _ tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp
Which food groups have fiber?
grains, veg, fruit
Which food groups have iron?
meat and beans
Which food groups have protein?
milk, meat
Which food groups have calcium
milk
Which food groups have vitamin a and c?
fruit, vegetables
oils and fats contribute
vitamin e and essential fatty acids and abundant calories
What is an ulcer
leaking of acids, stomach, small intestine, esophagus
Cause of ulcers
bacteria
stress can worsen it
treatment for ulcers:
antibiotics
Is a ulcer likely to reoccur if it has been cured?
no
Heartburn/acid indigestion/pyrosis
Stomach acid in esophagus
Heartburn/acid indigestion/pyrosis; cause
overeating, loose esophageal sphincter, tight clothing, lying down after meal, overweight
Will lying down after eating reduce heartburn?
No
monosaccharides
one sugar molecule
disaccharides
two sugar molecules
sucrose
fructose + glucose
maltose
2 glucose
lactose
glucose + galactose
stored plant energy
starch
stored animal energy
glycogen
undigestible, lowers cholesterol
fiber
glycogen
stored form of glucose in liver
insulin
hormone from pancreas, helps glucose get out of liver
insulin raises/lowers blood glucose levels
lowers
glucagon
breaks down glycogen, releases it into blood
glucagon raises/lowers blood glucose levels
raises
can glucose be turned into fat?
yes, if liver and muscles are filled with glycogen
can glucose be made from fat?
no, glucose can only make fat
Diabetes type 1: can't produce ___
insulin
Diabetes type 2: produces ___ but is ___
insulin, resistant
Gestational Gm
diabetes during pregnancy
Treatment for type 1 diabetes
insulin injections
diet and exercise
Treatment for type 2 diabetes
diet and exercise
weight loss
Type 1 diabetes historically called
Juvenile onset
Type 2 diabetes historically called
Adult onset
Short term symptoms of diabetes
thirsty, hungry, urinating, blurred vision, wounds don't heal, weight loss
Long term symptoms of diabetes
kidney, heart, retina problems, poor circulation
blindness, heart disease, amputation, kidney failure
why can you be lactose intolerant?
lack of enzyme to break down dairy
Glycemic index compares:
raising of glucose levels as compared to white bread
Advantage to sugar substitutes
less dental caries
Digestion of carbs
mouth, small intestine
Digestion of protein
stomach and small intestine, absorbed into cells
Digestion of fat
no digestion until small intestine, lymph, liver, blood. meets with bile in small intestine to make a bubble
folate is in
breads (fortified), vegetables (foliage)
fiber is in
whole grain, beans, fruits, vegetables
where is glycogen stored
liver, muscles
phytochemicals
not studied much, other nutrients believed to be helpful, naturally occurring in foods
treatment for lactose intolerance
pills with enzymes in them to break down lactose
milks with lactose already broken down
EAR amount set at
average/mean for everyone
AI has _ research than other recommendations
less research
Healthy diet:
A
B
C
M
V
A: adequacy
B: balance
C: calorie control
M: moderation
V: variety
Steps in scientific method
observation and question -> hypothesis and prediction -> experiment -> results and interpretation

->hypothesis supported -> theory -> new observations and questions

or -> non supported hypothesis -> new observations and questions
Process of change
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Adoption/moving on
Obstacles to changing behavior
competence, motivation, confidence
1 c = _ fluid oz
8 oz
_c = 1quart
4c
_ tsp= 1 tbsp
3 tsp
4 tbsp= _c
1/4
1 oz= _g
28.35g
_oz=1 lb
16 oz
_lb=1kg
2.2 lb
_g=1 lb
454
Enriched/fortified-
refers to the addition of nutrients to a refined food product.
thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, and iron can be added to refined grains, grain products
Viscous
having a sticky, gummy, or gel-like consistency that flows relatively slowly
Insoluble fibers
the tough, fibrous structures of fruits, vegetables, and grains; indigestible food components that do not dissolve in water
Carbohydrates
compounds composed of single or multiple sugars.
Complex carbohydrates
long chains of sugar units arranged to form starch or fiber; also called polysaccharides
Simple carbohydrates
sugars, including both single sugar units and linked pairs of sugar units.
Fibers
the indigestible parts of plant foods
soluble fibers
food components that readily dissolve in water and often impart gummy or gel-like characteristics to foods.
Refined
refers to the process by which the coarse parts of food products are removed.
Whole grain
refers to a grain milled in its entirety (all but the husk), not refined.