diff --git a/education/nutrition/Misc.md b/education/nutrition/Misc.md index c35c982..6541a56 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Misc.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Misc.md @@ -3,9 +3,36 @@ - Water is the major nutrient in most foods. - All foods have *some* nutritional value - Some food is healthier than others + * **Nutrient dense** food supplies more vitamins and minerals in relation to total calories. Examples inclue: + * Broccoli + * Leafy greans + * Fat free milk + * Oranges + * Lean Meats + * Whole grain Cereals + * **Energy Density** refers to the amount of energy a food provides per given weight of the food. + * Energy dense food has a kcal to weight ratio of 4.0 or higher. + * Fat supplies the most energy per gram + * Water supplies no energy for the body + * An empty calorie food supplies excessive calories from unhealthy types of fat, added sugar, and/or alcohol. + * Not all energy dense foods are empty-calorie foods. + * Examples of empty calorie foods include candy, snack chips, alcohol, or sugar sweetened drinks. + * People can add variety to their diets by choosing different foods from each of the 5 food groups + * Fruits + * Vegetables + * Grains + * Protein + * Dairy + * Food is the best source of nutrients + * Economical + * Reliable + * Contains Phytochemicals + * It can be difficult to plan and eat nutritious foods daily; in these cases, take a supplement +# Dietary Supplements +- A dietary supplement is a product that contains a vitamin, mineral, herb, or other plant product, an amino acid, or a dieteray substance that *supplements* # Definitions -| Term | Description | -| -------------- | ----------- | -| Nutrient dense | | +| Term | Description | +| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | +| Nutrient-dense | Nutrient-dense food supplies more vitamins and minerals in relation to the total calories. |