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vegan friend who needs advice on nutrition (background (how are nutrients…
vegan friend who needs advice on nutrition
background
nutrients
vitamins
water soluble
vitamin b, vitamin c
fat soluble
vitamin A,D,E, & K
minerals
sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, iodine, etc.
3 main types of macromolecules
carbohydrates
CHO
pasta, rice, cereals, bread, potatoes, milk, fruit, sugar
protein
meat, dairy, legumes, seafood, nuts, eggs
lipid
fats
oils, butter, margarine, nuts, seeds, avocados & olives, meat & seafood
water
as a beverage & component of many foods
above nutrients usage in body
build all parts of the body such as muscle, bone, teeth, and blood
produces energy (power and heat)
keeps the body in good working order
the RDA for healthy diet & why
the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all (97 to 98 percent) healthy individuals in a particular gender and life stage group (life stage considers age and, when applicable, pregnancy or lactation)
how are nutrients necessary for other body systems
cardiac
its main function is to transport nutrients to cells and wastes from cells
The heart forcefully pumps the nutrient-rich blood first to the lungs to pick up some oxygen and then to all other cells in the body
endocrine
proper nutrient plays a key role in regulating hormones
nutritional deficiency may lead to impairment of endocrine gland function
major role in providing nutrition to each organ and gland to efficiently fulfil their function
muscular
properly hydrated goes a long way considering 75% of your muscles is water.
Good source of dietary protein is excellent for your muscles
urinary
The kidneys perform the final synthesis step of vitamin D production, converting calcidiol to calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D.
nervous
omega 3 fish oil: important for normal brain and vision development in babies during pregnancy, and it can also help to maintain cognitive function and memory in our brains as we grow older
lecithin: also can help maintain a healthy nervous system
vitamin B3 is essential for the normal functioning of the brain & nervous system
vitamin B1 is required for the normal functioning of the nerves
upstream causes
Identify those specific aspects of her “healthy” lifestyle that are not so healthy
she drinks "raw" water
she doesn't consume meat or animal products including milk, eggs, or dairy
gets no protein
downstream
not getting protein means muscles become weak
not drinking the right water leads to problems with skin, muscles