List the Factors influencing nutrient intake from the food we consume

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1.Physical activity: higher food intake is associated with increased physical activity.
However, regular exercise will help regulate appetite and help limit excess food
consumption.

2.Metabolism: people with naturally high metabolic rates have higher appetites. If you are
dieting it is important to maintain your metabolic rate by eating and exercising regularly.

3.Hormones: there are many different hormones at play within the body – ghrelin is
secreted by the stomach to tell you that you are hungry and insulin is secreted by the
pancreas to tell you that you are full.

4.Temperature: cold climates has a tendency to be associated with an increase in
appetite – this could be due to the body needing to warm itself up quickly, or because
dark days mean that people are not getting enough sunlight which causes depression
and people eat out of comfort.

5.Palatability: the tastier the food, the greater the pleasure derived from the food and the
greater the appetite will be. On the other hand, it is argued that having food that is very
bland will cause overeating because one does not feel satisfied from the food.

6.Psychology: stress and boredom often result in increased food intake. The best way of
avoiding this is to exercise regularly – this will help you to relax and to reduce boredom.

7.Social influences: eating habits are often influenced by one’s upbringing – the three
meals a day routine is often a cause for eating out habit rather than out of hunger. Many
social events, such as Christmas celebrations, revolve around eating, drinking or both.
a growing child requires more calories per kg of body weight than an adult.

8.Sex: Males with high Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) require more calories than females.

9.Activity: The type of activity also determines the energy requirements. The activities
are classified as sedentary, moderate and heavy based on the occupation of an
individual.

10.Physiological Stress: Nutrient requirements are increased in conditions of
physiological stress such as pregnancy and lactation.

Titany answered the question on November 5, 2021 at 05:48

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