Basic Nutrition Tools PDF

Basic Tools in Nutrition Nutri Biet Lab: Module 1 Food Guide 2. My Plate Qualitative tool in assessing adequate daily diets BODYBUILDING: supply of good quality CHON, some vitamins and minerals ENERGY F...

Basic Tools in Nutrition Nutri Biet Lab: Module 1 Food Guide 2. My Plate Qualitative tool in assessing adequate daily diets BODYBUILDING: supply of good quality CHON, some vitamins and minerals ENERGY FOODS: composed mostly of rice, other cereals, starches, sugars and fats REGULATING FOODS: composed of fruits and vegetables, providing vitamins and minerals like ascorbic acid and Pro-vitamin A 3. Pinggang Pinoy Basic Tools in Nutrition 1. Food Pyramid RITCHEL ANNE DE ASIS  VISUAL TOOL for Filipinos to stay healthy ;make hormones and antibodies, which are SECTIONS & PROPORTIONS: categorizing and chemical substances that regulate many body appropriating Go, Grow, and Glow foods that functions and aid fight against germs and viruses ;If you do not get enough protein from Grow should be eaten daily. foods to feed your important organs, your body FOR ALL: beneficial for Filipinos of any age, starts borrowing protein from the skeletal muscle including old people, and even pregnant and tissue. ;As your skeletal muscle tissues become leaner lactating women and weaker, your bones also become more BY FILIPINOS: created by DOST- FNRI with vulnerable to fractures. detailed guides GLOW FOODS ;mostly fruits and vegetables have vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that help you feel GO FOODS healthy and strong :Energy giving foods ;help make your skin look beautiful and glow ;calorie-dense foods and carbohydrate sources your complexion ;provide the body with its energy needs so it can function properly Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos ;starchy vegetables such as potatoes, corn, and kamote; grains like bread, pasta, and rice; and VARIETY dietary fiber in most vegetables and fruits ;Eat a variety of foods everyday ;Eat a balanced, complete, and adequate diet ;Eat suitable foods for specific conditions ;Choose ready-to-eat foods with high nutritive value BREASTFEED ;Promote breastfeeding and proper weaning ;Learn the value of breastfeeding techniques GROW FOODS ;Start early : bodybuilding foods ;help the body grow, repair, and heal. EXERCISE ;rich in protein which serves as the main building ;Achieve and maintain desirable body weight blocks of bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. ;Weigh self regularly ;Maintain energy balance ;Exercise NUTRITIONAL OR DIETARY GUIDELINES Recommendations about proper diet and SANITARY wholesome practices to promote good health to ;Eat clean and safe food themselves and their family ;Prevent food-borne diseases ;Practice food safety FOOD COMPOSITION TABLE [FCT] Chemical composition and nutrient distribution of HEALTHY LIFESTYLE food. (useful for patients with nutrient ;Eat and drink in moderation restrictions or modifications and interpreting ;Avoid smoking and control stress dietary history) ;Maintain good dental health RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCE [RDA] Levels of nutrient intakes that are considered to be adequate to maintain health. Allows individual variations of body storage, state of health, and nutrient utilization. Values of the average minimum requirement to prevent the manifestation of deficiencies FOOD EXCHANGE LIST [FEL] A food item that can be exchanged with another provided the specified serving portion is NUTRIENT DENSITY followed. This is also used as a quick method for A measure of nutrients of food in proportion to its planning and evaluating a meal or diet. caloric content. Some foods contain more nutrients than calories. FOOD LABELS convey information about the product's identity and contents, and how to handle, prepare, and consume it safely. NUTRITIONAL LABELING ;Primary means of communication between manufacturer and consumers. ;Intended to inform consumers of nutritional properties Consists of 2 components: Nutrient Declaration – listing of the nutrient content of food. Nutrition Claim – representation that states or implies that a food has some particular nutritional properties. PURPOSES of NUTRITIONAL LABELING For consumers to make a wise choice For manufacturers to convey the nutrient content. For manufacturers not to mislead or deceive consumers.