A turkey and cheese sandwich would be divided into three categories: protein, carbs, and fat. The bread would be carbs, the turkey protein, and the cheese fat. This is how the process would go for each nutrient: Carbohydrates The digestion of carbohydrates starts in your mouth. Saliva contains the enzyme amylase. Amylase breaks down amylase and amylopectin (which are starches found commonly in foods such as pasta) and converts some of the starch maltose (a disaccharide.)
That is a very good question Mr. Brown. I will start at the beginning and explain what cholesterol is so that you can have a clear understanding. Then we will review the results of your recent blood tests and I can clarify why it is important to monitor your cholesterol levels. Lastly, we will discuss a plan of care that will provide you with options on how best to manage your cholesterol levels including any lifestyle changes that can assist you in achieving optimal health. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is made in your body or can enter your body through the food that you eat.
Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products. • Protein Foods - All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered part of the Protein Foods Group. • Dairy - All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk are considered part of this food group. Most Dairy Group choices should be fat-free or low-fat. Foods made from milk that retain their calcium content are part of the group 2) Identify sources of essential nutrients • Carbohydrates - fruits, breads and grains, starchy vegetables and sugars • Protein – meat, fish, cheese, tofu, beans, lentils, yogurt, nuts, and seeds • Fat – omega-3-rich foods like fish, walnuts and vegetable-based oils • Vitamins –citrus fruits, strawberries and peppers • Minerals –bananas, potatoes and tomatoes.
The current national guideline shows an eat well plate which demonstrates what a healthy balanced diet should consist of (Image 1) this shows that a human should consume 33% fruit and vegetables, 33% bread, rice, potatoes pasta and other starchy foods, 15% milk and other dairy products, 12% meat, fish, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein and 7% foods and drinks that are high in fat or sugar. (Image 1) 2.2 Additional support and information relating to nutrition and hydration can be received from many forms. Other health care professionals such as nurses, dieticians, occupational therapist, doctors and speech therapists can help with information on the right guidance to nutrition and hydration. Also information can be received from the national government who run campaigns such as Change4Life and Be Food Smart can give lots of additional information on how to change eating habits and also on how to improve someone’s diet and
Liver breaks down carbohydrates into glucose which the body uses for sugar. Heart needs to beat, brain needs energy to maintain vital functions and we need to replace cells. Starch: the food standards agency recommends that a third of the food we eat should come from starchy foods like pasta, bread, rice, potatoes and chapattis. Starchy food sometime referred to as compound carbohydrates; liberate energy more little by little than sugars, so they will keep you contented longer. Starch is the most important carbohydrate in the human diet.
Be sure to mention your intake of foods that are considered a source of “Discretionary Calories” in your diet. Address saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol intake in this section of your paper. Summary and References: (5 points) Write a summary paragraph of about 5 sentences, summarizing your macronutrient intake. Make recommendations for improving the quality of your diet to achieve a healthy balance of carbohydrate, protein and fat based on your analysis above. Reference your work with a citation at the end of the paper according to the American Medical Association Manual for references, also used by the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Serving sizes are standardized to make it easier to compare similar foods; they are provided in familiar units, such as cups or pieces, followed by the metric amount, e.g., the number of grams. The second key fact is the calories (calories from fat) contained in the item. Calories give a measure of how much energy one gets from a serving of that particular food. The third and fourth facts on a food label are the nutrients, both good and bad. The first nutrients listed are the ones that Americans typically get enough, or too much of.
Sugar Is soluble in water. Glucose and fructose are the sugar, Starch Is Insoluble in water and mostly found In rice, wheat and potato. Excess carbohydrate In the body Is stored In the liver In the form of glycogen. Cellulose maintains healthy digestive system. Fats- The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
All the additives in our foods have been extensively tested before being added to our food, but it still makes sense to limit the amount of artificial chemicals we ingest. Some additives are perfectly natural for example ascorbic acid which is just vitamin C. Fast food creates many diseases for example obesity. Something obesity is a national correct. Obesity also prevents kids from doing physical activity better. Obesity costs the United States
All vitamins are classified into two groups that are called fat soluble and water soluble vitamins. Each group acts differently in the body. Fat soluble vitamins dissolve in fat and water soluble vitamins dissolve in water. (Young & Anderson, 2008) The body absorbs fat soluble vitamins through the intestine, and stores the vitamins in fatty tissues and the liver. In order for the process to work properly, there must be sufficient amounts of fat present in the diet.