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What special nutrients are needed/should be careful about during pregnancy? |
- increase Folate by 50% - increase energy from 1-300-540 kcal per day through the trimesters - want to gain around 20-40 pounds - protein, iron - fish as they are bottom feeders - Gestational diabetes - drugs and alcohol = NO - BREAST FEED for atleast 6 months to a year. first bit contains colostrum which kicks starts babies immune system. |
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Describe childhood in terms of nutrition. |
- children grow at different rates - growth charts - rates of overweight children and obesity have skyrocketed. - often being fed the wrong food (sugary drinks) - these patterns are set early. - allergies, industry, inactivity, parents, snacks. |
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What changes as we become older adults? |
- energy needs - diatary intake - bone health - B12 |
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What did the canadian heart and stroke foundation report in terms of baby boomers? |
- those now turning 60 will be the first generation to experience a decline in quality of life and shorter life expectancy - 30% of baby boomers are obese |
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Describe nutrients in terms of cancer prevention? |
nuts and seeds contain compounds with anti cancer action - sesamol has been shown to supress cancer growth - walnuts with melatonin, sleep inducing hormone may decrease breat cancer risk. |
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What what should you basically do to eat better and be healthy? |
1 - dont eat too much 2 - eat mostly plants 3 - lower intake of processed foods 4 - make it yourself. |