Definitions
The way of Life
DIET
A person who generally enjoys a healthy diet can occasionally enjoy a pizza.
MODERATION
We measure energy in:
Kcals/ Calories
I follow a healthy diet, I can enjoy a pizza once a week in moderation
Discretionary Kcals
Our food choice should not overemphasize one particulare nutrient (eg. High protein diet) at the expence of another
BALANCE
These 2 foods contain only one type of nutrient
Sugar only contains carbs + Oil only contains fats/lipids
Foods that offer health benefits beyond their nutritional value
Functional Foods
1.An ------- diet gives us enough energy and nutrients for out health needs (eg. A pregnant woman will need a diet higher in calories and nutrients)
Adeguate
These are Energy Yeilding Nutrients
Carbohydrates,Lipids and Proteins
Whole grains contain more fiber than refined grains and therefore are more ..........
Nutrient Dense
A 100ml of milk and 100g of cheese both give us the same amount of calcium, except cheese has more kcals than milk so it's better to consume it moderately...This is an example of:
Nutrient Density
Anemia is an example of:
A disease caused by nutrient deficiency
A measure of the calories a food provides per gram ex. Olive oil VS Butter
Energy Density
I should not only eat one type of fruit ex. Apples but mix up so i can benefit from the different vitamins and nutrients each food gives me
Variety
It is a graphic reppresentation of what a healthy meal should look like
(HARVARD) HEALTHY EATING PLATE