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# Key Nutrition Concepts
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- Most foods are *mixtures* of nutrients.
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- Water is the major nutrient in most foods.
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- All foods have *some* nutritional value
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- Some food is healthier than others
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* **Nutrient dense** food supplies more vitamins and minerals in relation to total calories. Examples inclue:
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* Broccoli
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* Leafy greans
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* Fat free milk
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* Oranges
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* Lean Meats
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* Whole grain Cereals
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* **Energy Density** refers to the amount of energy a food provides per given weight of the food.
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* Energy dense food has a kcal to weight ratio of 4.0 or higher.
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* Fat supplies the most energy per gram
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* Water supplies no energy for the body
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* An empty calorie food supplies excessive calories from unhealthy types of fat, added sugar, and/or alcohol.
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* Not all energy dense foods are empty-calorie foods.
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* Examples of empty calorie foods include candy, snack chips, alcohol, or sugar sweetened drinks.
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* People can add variety to their diets by choosing different foods from each of the 5 food groups
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* Fruits
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* Vegetables
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* Grains
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* Protein
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* Dairy
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* Food is the best source of nutrients
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* Economical
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* Reliable
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* Contains Phytochemicals
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* It can be difficult to plan and eat nutritious foods daily; in these cases, take a supplement
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# Dietary Supplements
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- A dietary supplement is a product that contains a vitamin, mineral, herb, or other plant product, an amino acid, or a dietary substance that *supplements* the diet by increasing total intake.
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- The **Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994** allows manufacturers to classify nutrient supplements and herbal products as foods.
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- They do not undergo rigorous testing before being marketed
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# Definitions
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| Term | Description |
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| Nutrient-dense | Nutrient-dense food supplies more vitamins and minerals in relation to the total calories. |
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