nutrition day 4 calories, rda, debates! sm 2
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Nutrition Day 5Nutrition Day 5
I can...I can... Define what a Calorie is, and what RDA Define what a Calorie is, and what RDA
means.means. Tell you clearly how important Fiber is to Tell you clearly how important Fiber is to
my diet.my diet. Tell you the importance of Calcium to my Tell you the importance of Calcium to my
diet, and some surprising sources of diet, and some surprising sources of Calcium!Calcium!
Find interesting and relevant information Find interesting and relevant information when I need it or when I have questionswhen I need it or when I have questions
Nutrients that have Nutrients that have Calories:Calories:
A calorie is a unit of measure for the energy in food.A calorie is a unit of measure for the energy in food.
ProteinsProteins
CarbohydratesCarbohydrates
FatsFats
Calorie SourcesCalorie Sources
ProteinProtein 44
CarbohydrateCarbohydrate 44
FatFat 99
AlcoholAlcohol 77
A calorie from one source has exactly the same energy as a calorie from another source
Nutrient Calories per Gram
Variables which affect nutrient Variables which affect nutrient needs:needs:
1.1.Age Age
1.1.GenderGender
2.2.Activity Level Activity Level
3.3.Climate Climate
4.4.Health Health
What does RDA stand for?What does RDA stand for?
Recommended Dietary AllowancesRecommended Dietary Allowances
= The amounts of essential nutrients believed to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of practically all
healthy persons.
**These are revised about every five years by:**These are revised about every five years by: the Board of the National Academy of Sciences National Researchthe Board of the National Academy of Sciences National Research
US RDAsUS Food and Drug Administration sets Recommended Daily Allowances
Daily Calcium RequirementsDaily Calcium Requirements
Boys Calcium mg Girls Calcium mg
12 – 15 yrs 1200 12 - 15 yrs 1000
16 – 18 yrs 1000 16 – 18 yrs 800
Sources of CalciumSources of CalciumFood/BeverageFood/BeverageMilk: full creamMilk: full cream
Skim MilkSkim Milk
Modified Milk (Hi-Lo)Modified Milk (Hi-Lo)
Yoghurt , plainYoghurt , plain
Cheese, cheddarCheese, cheddar
Ice-creamIce-cream
CreamCream
ButterButter
Fish – CookedFish – Cooked
Salmon, Salmon, canned with bonescanned with bones
Sardines,Sardines, canned canned
Egg, oneEgg, one
TofuTofu
BreadBread
Vegetables, cookedVegetables, cooked
Serve SizeServe Size1 cup1 cup
““ ““
““ ““
200g200g
20 gm20 gm
150 ml150 ml
1 tablespoon1 tablespoon
““ ““
100 gm100 gm
100 gm100 gm
100 gm100 gm
55 gm55 gm
3 oz3 oz
1 slice1 slice
100 gm100 gm
Calcium MGCalcium MG280280
290290
340340
380380
150150
100100
1212
22
2525
9595
500500
2525
130130
1010
2525
Trends in Carbohydrate Trends in Carbohydrate ConsumptionConsumption
0
20
40
60
80
100
CARBOHYDRATES
SIMPLE
COMPLEX
1910 1950 1980
PERCENT
65%
35%
50%
50%
45%
55%
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The Importance of Fiber!The Importance of Fiber!
Dietary Fiber keeps you regular by adding bulk to the intestinal contents.
High fiber = less constipation.
Fiber: Fiber: The ONLY 100% Proven The ONLY 100% Proven
BenefitBenefit
Sources of Fiber:
Debates!Debates!
Debate TopicsDebate Topics
1.1. Milk is good for you.Milk is good for you.
2.2. We should eat a vegetarian diet.We should eat a vegetarian diet.
3.3. We should use sugar instead of We should use sugar instead of sweeteners.sweeteners.
4.4. We should eat only Organic foods!We should eat only Organic foods!
5.5. Low/No carb diets are good for your Low/No carb diets are good for your health.health.