How do we describe our diet? (2)
The food guide from 1977
Made all groups appear to be equally important
The food guide from 1992
Created for a grade 7 level, english speaking student
Why is the rainbow significant?
Because it is proportional to the intake
EWCFG (2007)
The first food guide with recommendations for children.
Facts About Mediterranean Food Guide (5)
Asian Diet Pyramid and Vegetarian Pyramid Facts (3)
What do all food guides have in common?
They emphasize plant and grain products.
The Nutrients (6)
Essential Nutrients
Things that the body cannot make itself.
Essential Carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fibre
How do we describe our nutrient intake? (2)
What is the equivalent of 1 Cal?
1000 calories= 1 Kcal= 1Cal
Atwater Factors for Macronutrients
1g Carb= 4Kcal (17KJ)1g Protein= 4Kcal (17KJ)1g Fat= 9Kcal (38KJ)1g Alcohol= 7Kcal (??)
DRI Values for % Energy Intake
Protein: 10-35%Fat: 20-35%CHO: 45-65%
Average Kcal intake in a day
2000
What happened when the media told people fat was bad?
-People cut fat and ate more carbs-People ate lower quality foods because they were ‘low in fat’
What are the 3 trends that appear in Canadian diets?
Why has overweight/obesity become an epidemic? (2)
Portion Distortion
The largely increased intake of fast foods compared to 40 years ago. e.g. soft drinks increased 62%, french fries increased 57%, and cheeseburgers increased 24%
What are the mains nutrients that are not being received enough in the diet and are leading to many chronic diseases?
Ca (milk and alt.), Fe and Zn (meat and alt. & whole grains), Folate (green leafies & orange juice), and fibre (plant origin)
3 Main Nutrition Recommendations for Canadians
Nutrient-based DRIs Background and Purpose
The recommendations used to be to prevent nutrient deficiencies, now its is to do that and to optimize health and prevent chronic diseases
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
The amount of nutrients which meet the needs of half the populations