Nutrition
Nutrition
Nutrition is provision of the necessary materials (in the form of food), to
cells to support life
Nutrition is provision of the necessary materials (in the form of food), to
cells to support life
Poor Nutrition leads to: obesity, metabolic syndrome, chronic diseases such as
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
Poor Nutrition leads to: obesity, metabolic syndrome, chronic diseases such as
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
BUT HOW???
- nutrients must be ingested, digested,
absorbed, and circulated through the blood to feed
the cells of the body
- nutrients must be ingested, digested,
absorbed, and circulated through the blood to feed
the cells of the body
Absorption in GI Tract
Absorption in GI Tract
5 Main Food Groups
5 Main Food Groups
-Lean Meats- Whole Grains
- Fruits- Veggies
- Nuts/Seeds
-Lean Meats- Whole Grains
- Fruits- Veggies
- Nuts/Seeds
6 Classes of Nutrients
6 Classes of Nutrients
- Carbohydrates- Essential Fats
- Protein- Water/Fiber
- Vitamins- Minerals
- Carbohydrates- Essential Fats
- Protein- Water/Fiber
- Vitamins- Minerals
U.S. Food Pyramid
U.S. Food Pyramid
See aProblem
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Better Food Pyramid
Better Food Pyramid
Energy:B-complex vitamins, Vitamin C, Omega 3/Fish Oils, Resveratrol, Co-Enzyme Q10
Immune Boosting: Vitamin C, Probiotics, Vitamin D, B-complex
Anti-inflammatory/Anti-Oxidant: Omega 3/Fish Oils, Flax seed oil, Vitamin C, Co-Enzyme Q10, Vitamin E, Resveratrol, B-complex)
Hormone Support: Vitamin D, Melatonin
Milk? Builds strong bones
? Marketing Gimmick by dairy Association
Lots of countries don’t drink milk yet have low osteporosis incident than USA
MilkAntibiotics & Growth Hormone given to cows to produce more milk
? where does all that goes
Humans are the only mammals to drink the milk of another animal
MilkIf you must drink, Drink Organic
try Almond milk. contains neither cholesterol nor lactose
Has 50% more Calcium than cow’s milk
Vitamin D- Supports immune system
- Sun + cholesterol + skin
- Helps absorb calcium to make strong bones
Vitamin D
- 80% of people test low despite sun exposure differences
- Important for cancer prevention(Prostate, Breast, Colon)
- Important for growth & Development
Vitamin D- “Normal range” = 30-100
- Functional range = 70-90
- Important to take maintenance dose after achieving goal range
SoyUSA makes 85% genetically modified soy
Can be an endocrine disruptor
Plugs into estrogen receptor sites
SoyA little soy sauce ok but what about....
those taking lots soy milk, Tofu etc
Lack of GMO labelling on foods is concerning
Glutenthe protein portion of:
- Wheat
- Barley
- Rye
Gluten
Gluten
Gluten
Gluten
Gluten
Gluten
Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten
Gluten
Gluten
Gluten
Gluten
Gluten
Gluten
Gluten
- Sensitivity is not dose dependent
- a little crump can make you sick
Oats
Nutritional Support
Nutritional Support
Questions
- Thanks for your attention
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