Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition is provision of the necessary materials (in the form of food), to

cells to support life

Nutrition is provision of the necessary materials (in the form of food), to

cells to support life

Poor Nutrition leads to: obesity, metabolic syndrome, chronic diseases such as

cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

Poor Nutrition leads to: obesity, metabolic syndrome, chronic diseases such as

cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

BUT HOW???

- nutrients must be ingested, digested,

absorbed, and circulated through the blood to feed

the cells of the body

- nutrients must be ingested, digested,

absorbed, and circulated through the blood to feed

the cells of the body

Absorption in GI Tract

Absorption in GI Tract

5 Main Food Groups

5 Main Food Groups

-Lean Meats- Whole Grains

- Fruits- Veggies

- Nuts/Seeds

-Lean Meats- Whole Grains

- Fruits- Veggies

- Nuts/Seeds

6 Classes of Nutrients

6 Classes of Nutrients

- Carbohydrates- Essential Fats

- Protein- Water/Fiber

- Vitamins- Minerals

- Carbohydrates- Essential Fats

- Protein- Water/Fiber

- Vitamins- Minerals

U.S. Food Pyramid

U.S. Food Pyramid

See aProblem

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Better Food Pyramid

Better Food Pyramid

Energy:B-complex vitamins, Vitamin C, Omega 3/Fish Oils, Resveratrol, Co-Enzyme Q10

Immune Boosting: Vitamin C, Probiotics, Vitamin D, B-complex

Anti-inflammatory/Anti-Oxidant: Omega 3/Fish Oils, Flax seed oil, Vitamin C, Co-Enzyme Q10, Vitamin E, Resveratrol, B-complex)

Hormone Support: Vitamin D, Melatonin

Milk? Builds strong bones

? Marketing Gimmick by dairy Association

Lots of countries don’t drink milk yet have low osteporosis incident than USA

MilkAntibiotics & Growth Hormone given to cows to produce more milk

? where does all that goes

Humans are the only mammals to drink the milk of another animal

MilkIf you must drink, Drink Organic

try Almond milk. contains neither cholesterol nor lactose

Has 50% more Calcium than cow’s milk

Vitamin D- Supports immune system

- Sun + cholesterol + skin

- Helps absorb calcium to make strong bones

Vitamin D

- 80% of people test low despite sun exposure differences

- Important for cancer prevention(Prostate, Breast, Colon)

- Important for growth & Development

Vitamin D- “Normal range” = 30-100

- Functional range = 70-90

- Important to take maintenance dose after achieving goal range

SoyUSA makes 85% genetically modified soy

Can be an endocrine disruptor

Plugs into estrogen receptor sites

SoyA little soy sauce ok but what about....

those taking lots soy milk, Tofu etc

Lack of GMO labelling on foods is concerning

Glutenthe protein portion of:

- Wheat

- Barley

- Rye

Gluten

Gluten

Gluten

Gluten

Gluten

Gluten

Gluten Sensitivity

Gluten Sensitivity

Gluten Sensitivity

Gluten Sensitivity

Gluten Sensitivity

Gluten

Gluten

Gluten

Gluten

Gluten

Gluten

Gluten

Gluten

- Sensitivity is not dose dependent

- a little crump can make you sick

Oats

Nutritional Support

Nutritional Support

Questions

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