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Nutrition (RDA for A Healthy Diet ((Fat, spreads, and oils: A small intake…
Nutrition
RDA for A Healthy Diet
Fat, spreads, and oils: A small intake for a daily recommendation.
Meat, poultry, fish and eggs: A recommended intake of 2 servings per day.
Milk, yogurt, and cheese: A recommended intake of 3 servings per day.
Wholemeal cereals, bread, pasta, and potatoes: A recommended of 3-5 servings a day.
Vegetables, salad, and fruit: recommended of 5-7 servings a day.
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Downstream Effects
Egg and dairy deficiency: may cause a vitamin b12 deficiency. Vitamin b12 is good for vision and increasing muscle strength.
Celebrity diets: have unnecessary restrictions, won't last long, and may not be right for your body type.
Protein deficiency: may cause edema, fatty liver, brittle hair and nails, and loss of muscle mass, etc.
Upstream Effects
- She tried to follow celebrity diets.
- She did not include the important food groups in her diet.
- She stopped consuming meat.
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Vitamins
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Fat soluble vitamins: Includes vitamins A,D, E, and K; may become toxic if taken in excess.
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Minerals
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Iron: present in hemoglobin, binding oxygen.
Necessity of Nutrients
- Needed to synthesize neurotransmitters.
- Needed to synthesize amino acids.
- Needed to synthesize certain hormones.
Benefits of Nutrients
- Maintains your immune system.
- Reduces the risk of chronic disease.
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Iron deficiency
- One of the most common deficiencies.
- Symptoms: fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and sensitivity to cold.
- Iron is required for hemoglobin and myoglobin.
- Insufficient intake or iron loss may cause: Excessive bleeding etc.
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