of their daily calories be from protein‚ about 25%-30% be from healthy fats‚ and about 50%-60% be from carbohydrate sources. Furthermore‚ nurses need to understand that although it is important every child try to achieve these recommended dietary intakes every day‚ it is especially important that kids with diabetes‚ such as Jason‚ understand portion size. If kids with diabetes don’t understand portion size‚ they may exceed their recommended amount of
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muscle mass‚ bone density‚ fatigue‚ injury‚ and illness; longer recovery time In general‚ no vitamin and mineral supplements are needed if an athlete is eating a variety of foods to maintain body weight. Vegetarian athletes may be at risk for low intakes of energy‚ protein‚ fat‚ and key micronutrients such as iron‚ calcium‚ vitamin D‚ riboflavin‚ zinc‚ and vitamin B12 ENERGY METABOLISM Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and creatine phosphate provide the readily available energy present within the muscle
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5 1 out of 1 points Paula’s doctor has advised her to decrease her salt intake to help control her high blood pressure. Which of the following foods should she cut back on to do so? Answer Selected Answer: processed meats Question 6 1 out of 1 points The need to drink larger and larger amounts of alcohol to get the equivalent pleasurable sensations associated with alcohol intake is referred to as Answer Selected Answer: tolerance. Question
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Background As a child I would always place myself in the overweight category. I generally found it very difficult to eat real food I would always find myself snacking away on junk food when I was hungry. I recognized I had a problem with my weight at the age of 16. At the age of 14 I was actively participating in sporting activities and played rugby league for several years. It was my years of playing league that made me distinguish that maybe I was doing something wrong; that is the reason I
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science that studies food; and how food nourishes the body and helps to maintain our health. 2. Explain the different types of nutrients a. organic vs. inorganic Organic – contains carbon Inorganic- do not contain carbon b. macronutrient vs. micronutrient Macronutrient- “large” provide E/ fuel to our bodies Carbs‚ lipids‚ and protein Micronutrient- regulate body processes; supports immune system‚ facilitates the release of E Vitamins‚ minerals and water -can be destroyed by light‚ heat‚
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subsample of 10‚786 completed a second recall 3 to 10 days later. Data collected in the first interview day were used to estimate‚ by selected characteristics‚ average calorie intake and average percentages of calories from fat‚ protein and carbohydrates. Usual intake of macronutrients was estimated with the Software for Intake Distribution Estimation (SIDE) program‚ using data from both interview days. Main results Although a minimum of five daily servings of vegetables and fruit is recommended‚ 7
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understand this‚ the neural pathways by which macronutrients are detected in the intestine were discussed. The gut’s primary function is the intake‚ digestion and absorption of nutrients and water. It is of high importance‚ as it is the largest immune and endocrine organ in the body. It generates signals when eating to digest the food‚ and in turn the nutrients stimulates hormone release‚ causing activation of neurons in the brain to achieve regulation of food intake and homeostasis. The gut and lumen is
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constituents of food are called macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are the major sources of energy and building materials for humans‚ while micronutrients are only required in relatively small amounts. Micronutrients can be found in vitamins‚ minerals and trace elements‚ and are still required in sufficient amounts to ensure proper functioning of all body cells. In addition‚ micronutrients‚ like water‚ do not provide energy. The majority of macronutrients are essential nutrients for life
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In order to improve my current diet‚ I need to reduce my caloric intake to the 1500-calorie diet recommended on USDA’s SuperTracker. The most efficient way to do this is to eat healthier meals at home rather than unhealthy‚ easy to procure fast food. In addition‚ I exceed my sodium intake with 2‚016 mg on average‚ 516 mg over the recommended amount. Due to harmful effects of high sodium intakes on blood pressure‚ a prominent risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney diseases‚ the Food and Nutrition
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consuming appropriate amounts of all essential nutrients and an adequate amount of water. Nutrients can be obtained from many different foods‚ so there are numerous diets that may be considered healthy. A healthy diet needs to have a balance of macronutrients (fats‚ proteins‚ and carbohydrates)‚ calories to support energy needs‚ and micronutrients to meet the needs for human nutrition without inducing toxicity or excessive weight gain from consuming excessive amounts. | [edit] Dietary recommendations
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