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What special nutrients are needed/should be careful about during pregnancy?
- increase Folate by 50%
- increase energy from 1-300-540 kcal per day through the trimesters
- want to gain around 20-40 pounds
- protein, iron
- fish as they are bottom feeders
- Gestational diabetes
- drugs and alcohol = NO
- BREAST FEED for atleast 6 months to a year. first bit contains colostrum which kicks starts babies immune system.
Describe childhood in terms of nutrition.
- children grow at different rates
- growth charts
- rates of overweight children and obesity have skyrocketed.
- often being fed the wrong food (sugary drinks)
- these patterns are set early.
- allergies, industry, inactivity, parents, snacks.
What changes as we become older adults?
- energy needs
- diatary intake
- bone health
- B12
What did the canadian heart and stroke foundation report in terms of baby boomers?
- those now turning 60 will be the first generation to experience a decline in quality of life and shorter life expectancy
- 30% of baby boomers are obese
Describe nutrients in terms of cancer prevention?
nuts and seeds contain compounds with anti cancer action
- sesamol has been shown to supress cancer growth
- walnuts with melatonin, sleep inducing hormone may decrease breat cancer risk.
What what should you basically do to eat better and be healthy?
1 - dont eat too much
2 - eat mostly plants
3 - lower intake of processed foods
4 - make it yourself.
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