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primary source of info |
where the information was first reported |
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peer-reviewed journals |
results are evaluated by several independent researchers and approved before publication |
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things to be cautious about whit supplements |
-few have been scientifically tested for efficacy -may or may not work -the amount of potency may not match what is on the package |
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Dietary Supplement Health and Educational Act (DSHEA) or 1994 |
-very weak regulation -classifies dietary supplements as "foods" -prevents the FDA from regulating supplements with the same rigor as pharmaceuticals or food additives |
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claims that diet supplements can make |
-nutrient content claim (describes content) -general well being claim or structure/function claim ("maintains bone health") -disclaimer always required -claims are not approved by the FDA but should not be misleading |
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what are the 5 major food groups |
dairy, protein, vegetables, fruits, grains |
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how to choose a variety of foods |
-select many different foods within a food group-fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes -variety allows us to get many different phytochemicals in our diet |
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moeration |
-control portion size -don't eliminate foods you enjoy/crave, just eat less, use as occasional treat -pay attention to appetite, eat when hungry, stop when satisfied, slow down -sit and enjoy meals, dont eat on the run, while watching TV etc |
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nutrient density |
-relative to its caloric (E) content -aim for high nutrient density foods -provide large amounts of nutrient relative to the number of calories in that food |
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Energy density (caloric density) |
-energy content of the food relative to the weight of the food (cals/g) -high E density: nuts, friend foods, cookies, snack |
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what foods are low in E density |
-high in water, often high in fiber -fruits, vegetables, soups, stews, oatmeal -contribute to satiety of a meal without contributing as many kcal |
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weight control with energy density |
adults can benefit by reducing the energy density of their consumed foods |
