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Chapter 8 Nutrition Basics: Energy and Nutrients

Chapter 8 Nutrition Basics: Energy and Nutrients. COMING UP IN THIS CHAPTER. Learn about the sources of energy in your diet Discover essential nutrients for your health and wellness Use food labels to compare the energy and nutrients in food choices

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Chapter 8 Nutrition Basics: Energy and Nutrients

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  1. Chapter 8 Nutrition Basics: Energy and Nutrients

  2. COMING UP IN THIS CHAPTER • Learn about the sources of energy in your diet • Discover essential nutrients for your health and wellness • Use food labels to compare the energy and nutrients in food choices • Measure your energy and nutrient intake against recommended intakes—and identify areas of concern for you

  3. Dietary Componentsand Concepts I’m already thin so does it matter what I eat? • Dietary patterns are important no matter your size • Consequences of a diet that is not balanced: • Short term: reduced energy, impaired body processes • Long term: health risks, disease • Appropriate energy intake now is key to optimal functioning of your body

  4. Macronutrients, Micronutrients, and Energy Do we really need to eat from all the food categories? • No one food contains everything you need • Nutrients • Must be obtained from food • Required for growth and survival • Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water More…

  5. Macronutrients, Micronutrients, and Energy • Macronutrients • Nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, that provide calories and that you need to consume in fairly large amounts • Micronutrients • Nutrients in the form of vitamins and minerals • Needed in small amounts • Provide compounds that liberate energy from macronutrients and regulate chemical reactions in the body

  6. Figure 8-1 Dietary intake of selected nutrients and foods in comparison to recommended intake or limit

  7. Figure 8-2 The digestive system

  8. Macronutrients, Micronutrients, and Energy What exactly is a calorie? • A calorie is a measure of the energy in a food, as well as a measure of the energy burned through physical activity • Kilocalorie is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1° Celsius

  9. Energy and Nutrient Recommendations How much should I eat each day? • This depends on sex, age, weight, activity level • Between 1,600 and 3,600 calories per day • Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) • Specify the recommended intake of nutrients for Americans of all ages • Helps prevents nutrient deficiencies and reduces risk of chronic disease • Tracking what you eat for a few days is a good way to get a good picture of your current diet

  10. Table 8-1 Essential Nutrients

  11. Table 8-2 Estimated Calorie Requirements for Adults, Age 20 years

  12. Energy Density and Nutrient Density Is there really such a thing as the “best” food? • Nutrient rich: • Low in calories, naturally abundant in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial food compounds • Nutrient-dense foods are usually high in both water and fiber • Energy density: • The amount of energy in a food per unit of weight • Foods with high energy density tend to be processed and provide a large number of calories per serving

  13. The American Diet and Recommended Diet • Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 • Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services • Guidelines issued every five years • Incorporate DRIs, reflect expert reviews of nutrition research • Two overarching recommendations: • Maintain calorie balance over time to achieve and sustain healthy weight • Focus on consuming nutrient-rich foods and beverages

  14. Carbohydrates • Carbohydrates: a category of essential nutrients that includes sugar, starches, and dietary fiber • Main component of bread, pasta, cereal, grains, vegetables, fruit • When carbohydrates are digested they break down into glucose • Glucose that is not immediately needed can be converted into glycogen • Excess consumption can lead to weight gain and increased body fat

  15. Simple and Complex Carbohydrates What’s the difference between a simple carb and complex carbs? • Simple carbohydrates occur naturally (as opposed to refined sugars) • Glucose, sucrose, fructose, and lactose • Often added to foods during processing and preparation and at the table • Added sugars provide calories but few other essential nutrients • Complex carbohydrates • Wheat, oats, rice, legumes, other vegetables

  16. Figure 8-3 Added sugars and intake of selected nutrients

  17. Simple and Complex Carbohydrates • Whole grains contain the entire seed • Bran: outer protective covering; rich in fiber and contains several vitamins • Germ: inner part of the seed; contains vitamins • Endosperm: center of the seed; contains complex carbohydrates • Refined whole grains • Refining strips whole grains of their germ and bran • Only the starchy endosperm remains • Most of the nutrients removed

  18. Figure 8-4 Anatomy of a whole grain

  19. Recommended Carbohydrate Intake Will eating carbs make me fat? • DRI minimum is about 130 grams for adults • Most Americans should consume more • AcceptableMacronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) • Range of healthy values for intake of macronutrients • Suggest carbs make up 45–65% of total daily calories • Only 5–15% of total daily calories should come from solid fats and added sugars (SoFAS)

  20. Fiber What’s the deal with fiber? Isn’t that like prune juice for old people? • Dietary fiber is a nondigestible carbohydrate with tremendous health benefits • Soluble (viscous) fiber • Improves insulin sensitivity • Delays the return of hunger • Improves the removal of cholesterol • Insoluble fiber • Makes bulky and softer stools • Makes elimination easier and more complete

  21. Fiber What are the best sources of fiber? • Found in whole grain products, whole fruits with the skin, legumes, high-fiber cereals • Recommended: 14 grams per 1,000 calories • Glycemic index (GI) • How quickly carbohydrates increase blood glucose • Simple carbs create a faster increase • Follow GI principles: • Choose foods high in fiber • Choose fresh or raw foods • Limit intake of added sugars

  22. Figure 8-5 Fiber content of selected high-fiber foods

  23. Protein • Protein is an essential nutrient that is the major structural component of all body cells • Needed for repair and growth of muscle and bone • Also functions as enzymes and hormones • 4 calories per gram • Energy not liberated as easily, so not considered primary energy source of fuel for body

  24. Complete and Incomplete Proteins Is red meat the best kind of protein? • Red meat is a good source of protein, but there is more to the story • Protein is made up of molecules called amino acids • The building blocks of the body’s protein molecules • Non-essential amino acids (11) can be made by the body • Essential amino acids (9) cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by diet • Complete proteins contain all essential amino acids • Incomplete proteins lack one or more essential amino acids

  25. Complete and Incomplete Proteins • Sources of proteins: • Complete proteins: meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, soy • Incomplete proteins: legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains • For plant proteins, consume a sufficient variety • Complimentary protein pairs • Plant foods contain fiber and are lower in fat and calories • A variety of protein sources is the best plan

  26. Table 8-3 Protein, Saturated Fat, and Energy Content of Selected Protein Sources

  27. Recommended Protein Intake How much protein should I eat? • Healthy adults: • 0.36 grams per pound (or 0.8 grams per kilogram) • 10–35 percent of total daily calories

  28. Fats I know, I know—fats are bad and should be avoided, right? • Some fats are good • Cellular integrity • Healthy reproduction • Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins • Cushioning of organs • Thermal insulation • Energy (9 calories per gram)

  29. Types of Fats • Fats in foods are made up of different types of fatty acids • Triglycerides: the major form of fat found in foods and stored in the body • Consists of three fatty-acid molecules and a glycerol molecule More…

  30. Types of Fats Saturated fats, trans fats… What’s the difference? • Saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature • Butter • Increase LDL; and associated with insulin resistance • The body makes all saturated fats it needs; it doesn’t need any from diet • Replace saturated with unsaturated fats More…

  31. Types of Fats • Unsaturated fatty acids are liquid at room temperature • Oils • Consumed moderately, they pose little health risk • Trans fats • Produced during hydrogenation (hydrogen atoms added into them so they are more resistant to spoilage) • Yields a new type of fat called trans fatty acids • Raise LDL levels and lower HDL levels • The less trans fat in your diet, the better

  32. Types of Fats Is it true that fish oil is good for you? • Omega-3 fatty acids are found in certain fish • They are considered heart healthy: reduce blood clots and inflammation; normalize hearth rhythms • Tuna, salmon, herring, sardines, trout, mackerel, anchovies • Caution: fish can contain mercury and other heavy metals • Plant sources: flaxseed and walnut oils • Other essential fatty acids in the human diet: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid

  33. Figure 8-6 Types of fats

  34. Cholesterol Which is the good and which is the bad cholesterol? • Dietary cholesterol is found only in animal products • Consuming dietary cholesterol in moderation is OK • Limiting saturated and trans fats is key • Blood cholesterol circulates through your body in protein packages called lipoproteins • Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) • High-density lipoprotein (HDL) More…

  35. Cholesterol • Phytosterol • Found naturally in plant foods • Competes with dietary cholesterol for absorption, resulting in lower blood cholesterol levels

  36. Water Why is drinking water important? • Water is a vital nutrient needed for digestion and absorption of food • Main ingredient in blood; provides lubrication, cushioning, temperature control • To maintain a healthy water balance and sustain life, you must consume enough fluids to balance what you lose through urine, sweat, evaporation in the lungs, and bowel movements

  37. Sources of Water Can I drink juice or soda instead of water? • On average, fluids are 80% of your daily water intake; food provides 20% • Water (obviously the best source for hydration) • Juice • Fruits • Vegetables • Soft drinks: loaded with sugar and chemicals

  38. Recommended Water Intake Don’t I need eight glasses of water a day? • Drinking eight glasses of water a day was long considered the norm • Dietary guidelines for Americans, 2010 • Reinforces that the combination of quenching thirst and practicing usual drinking patterns (especially fluid consumption with meals) is sufficient to maintain a normal level of hydration in most cases • Daily intake may vary between individuals

  39. Vitamins and Minerals Are minerals different from vitamins? • Vitamins are organic compounds • Humans need 14 different types • Necessary for regulation of certain body functions • Tissue growth; releasing energy from nutrients; preserving healthy cells, maintaining nerves, skeletal tissue, red blood cells, immune function • Minerals are inorganic compounds • Humans need 17 different types • Essential for metabolism, growth and development, regulation of cell activity

  40. Vitamins and Minerals • Vitamins • Water-soluble vitamins • Vitamin C and the B vitamins • Travel through blood; excess excreted in urine • Must be regularly replaced • Fat-soluble vitamins • Vitamins A, D, E, and K • Absorbed differently; can be stored in liver, fatty tissues • Not as critical to consume daily

  41. Table 8-4 Vitamins: Sources, Functions, and Recommended Intakes

  42. Vitamins and Minerals • Minerals • Major minerals are required in large amounts—more than100 mg/day • Sodium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, chloride • Trace minerals are required in smaller amounts • Copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, selenium, zinc

  43. Table 8-5 Selected Minerals: Sources, Functions, and Recommended Intakes

  44. Sources and Recommended Intakes of Vitamins and Minerals • There are two sets of standards: • Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) • Established to meet the essential vitamin and mineral needs of almost all individuals • Adequate Intakes (AIs) • Set if there is insufficient data to set an RDA

  45. Sources and Recommended Intakes of Vitamins and Minerals Is it really possible to eat all the recommended vitamins each day? • Most Americans can meet their entire vitamin and mineral needs by eating nutrient-rich foods without supplements • Vitamins and minerals are abundant in food, especially in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, lean meats, and nonfat dairy products

  46. Sources and Recommended Intakes of Vitamins and Minerals Can you overdose on vitamins? • Excess intake of a vitamin or mineral may cause illness immediately or over time • Fat-soluble vitamins are of concern because they are stored in the body (vitamins A, D, E, K) • Vitamin A is of particular concern • Be aware of the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) • The highest level of daily intake of a nutrient that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects

  47. Table 8-6 Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for Adults for Selected Vitamins and Minerals

  48. Sources and Recommended Intakes of Vitamins and Minerals • Antioxidants • May protect cells from free radicals • Member of a broader class of compounds known as phytochemicals • Found in plants; may have positive health effects, but have not been classified as essential nutrients • Current evidence supports a diet high in antioxidants and other disease-protecting nutrients instead of supplements

  49. Vitamins and Minerals of Special Concern How much milk should I be drinking? • Most Americans are short on calcium and vitamin D • Critical in the formation of healthy bones, teeth • Deficiency can lead to osteoporosis • Milk the richest source of both • Ultraviolet radiation helps skin produce vitamin D • Skin cancer concerns; northern climates • Consider eating foods fortified with these nutrients

  50. Vitamins and Minerals of Special Concern I love salty foods; can I be eating too much? • Excess sodium consumption can raise blood pressure, contribute to hypertension • Increased potassium can lower blood pressure and reduce sodium’s negative effects • Has been shown to: • Reduce cardiovascular disease death • Cut medical costs • Decrease bone loss • Reduce risk of kidney stones

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