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Human Nutrition Session 3

Human Nutrition Session 3. Dr Mervat Salah. Dietetics Is the practical application of the principles of nutrition; it includes the planning of meals for the well and the sick. Good nutrition means “maintaining a nutritional status that enables us to grow well and enjoy good health.”.

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Human Nutrition Session 3

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  1. Human Nutrition Session 3 Dr MervatSalah

  2. Dietetics Is the practical application of the principles of nutrition; it includes the planning of meals for the well and the sick. Good nutrition means “maintaining a nutritional status that enables us to grow well and enjoy good health.”

  3. CLASSIFICATION OF FOODS • Classification by origin: - Foods of animal origin - Foods of vegetable origin • Classification by chemical composition: - Proteins • - Fats • -Carbohydrates • -Vitamins • -Minerals

  4. CLASSIFICATION BY PREDOMINANT FUNCTION Body building foods: -meat, milk, poultry, fish, eggs, pulses etc Energy giving foods: -cereals, sugars, fats, oils etc. Protective foods: -vegetables, fruits, milk, etc

  5. Basics • For every physical activity, the body requires energy and the amount depends on the duration and type of activity • Energy demand exercise. • Metabolic systems supply energy Aerobic & Anaerobic. • Energy is obtained ---- body stores or the food • Glycogen -- main source of fuel used by the muscles -- aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Nutrition & wellness - Nutritional perspective D mervat salah

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