Nutrition and Dietary Choices

Study Notes

Dietary Influences and Habits

Dietary choices are influenced by factors like habit, convenience, and personal preference.
Nutrients are categorized as organic and inorganic.
Macronutrients are associated with specific caloric values (kcal/g).
Healthy eating principles include adequacy, balance, moderation, and variety.
Understanding the differences between RDA, EAR, and EER is crucial.
Nutritional information should be critically evaluated.
Understanding the concept of nutrient density versus empty calories is important.
Following CFG (Canada's Food Guide) recommendations is advised.
Reading nutrition labels and estimating portion sizes are essential skills.
Differentiating between food fortification and enrichment is important.
Recognizing whole grains is beneficial for dietary choices.

Creatine

Creatine is found in animal-based foods, particularly muscle tissues.
Humans produce creatine.
Creatine is not an essential amino acid, and the daily turnover rate is around 2g.
A mixed diet typically provides approximately 1g per day.
Endogenous production and mixed diet intake cover daily needs.
High creatine sources include herring (6.5–10g/kg), salmon (4.5g/kg), pork (5g/kg), beef (4.5g/kg), tuna (4g/kg), and cod (3g/kg).

Nutrition Assessment and Diet Research

Nutrition assessments aim to confirm or diagnose nutritional status to understand processes like inflammation.
Various types of malnutrition exist (micronutrient, undernutrition, overnutrition).
A single method isn't sufficient to assess nutritional status (except for some micronutrients).
Nutritional assessments help in understanding food/nutrient intake and identifying potential improvements in health or performance.
Assessments can guide intervention strategies and best approaches.
They identify determinants of food intake.
Assessments should consider the etiology of any inflammation, addressing the underlying disease state is vital.
Assessing intervention success is essential by comparing to baseline values.

Assessment Considerations

Assessment methods depend on the client population.
Assessments require knowledge of both art (practical skills/experience) and science (theoretical understanding).
Skills vary depending on the assessment method.

Components of an Individual Assessment: Anthropometry

Weight is a measure in nutrition assessments.
Height/length is a critical anthropometric measurement.

Description

This quiz explores the influence of dietary habits and the importance of nutrient understanding. Key topics include macronutrients, RDA, nutrient density, and the significance of food guides. Test your knowledge on healthy eating principles and food labeling skills.