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Food Science and Nutrition Notes

Institution: KMTC

Course: Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics, Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics Management, Certificate in Food and Beverage Production and Service

Content Category: Lecture Notes

Posted By: XELA AMUO

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Number of Pages: 64

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These are the lecture notes for Food Science and Nutrition, a unit taught in Certificate module 1 of Food and Beverage Production and Service and Catering and Accommodation and Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics.

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Nutrition
Is the science that interprets the interaction of nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism. It includes food intake, absorption, assimilation, biosynthesis, catabolism and excretion.
Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and promote your overall health.
Benefits of good nutrition
1. Reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and osteoporosis
2. Reduce high blood pressure
3. Lower high cholesterol
4. Improve your well-being
5. Improve your ability to fight off illness.
6. Improve your ability to recover from illness or injury
7. Increase your energy level

Tips for eating well
1. Eat plenty of fruit
2. Eat plenty of vegetables
3. Choose low fat or fat free milk
4. Eat plenty of whole grains
5. Choose lean meats
6. Try other sources of protein-Try replacing meats and poultry with fish, beans,

Over nutrition
Is a form of malnutrition in which the intake of nutrients is over supplied. The amount of nutrients exceeds the amount required for normal growth, development, and metabolism.
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