NMT 100 Course - Clin Nut Lecture I - PDF

NMT 100 COURSE Clin Nut Lecture I Introduction, History food guides and RDI Dr Ehab Mohammed ND LEARNING OBJECTIVES Examine the historical and cultural context of naturopathic therapeutics Compare and contrast different dietary guidelines Explain daily recommended intakes (RDIs) with consideration o...

NMT 100 COURSE Clin Nut Lecture I Introduction, History food guides and RDI Dr Ehab Mohammed ND LEARNING OBJECTIVES Examine the historical and cultural context of naturopathic therapeutics Compare and contrast different dietary guidelines Explain daily recommended intakes (RDIs) with consideration on the impact of patient care HISTORY AND CULTURE Global Nutritional crisis - Poor diet (meaning either deficiency or excess) - Food and diet disparities with inaccessibility of foods for poorer nations and an extra food availability in wealthy countries HISTORY AND CULTURE - Health care cost - Progressive rise of chronic illnesses ( such as DM, HTN and Cancer0 in the last few years. - Climate changes with loss of foods and many crops. HISTORY AND CULTURE National security : linked to the Progressive rise of chronic illnesses and so this would affect the country’s social stability for those who don’t have access to their daily nutrient needs HISTORY AND CULTURE - Nutritional science has developed tremendously over the last few decades. - What is needed now is the integration of the nutritional science and the policies so to apply the updated nutritional recommendations to everyone’s daily life. MODERN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE - Early in the past century (sixties and seventies) All nutritional approaches were very reductionist (focusing only on single or a few items of food not everything) - For example: weight reduction was based on : Calculation of the energy in and energy out and trying to balance them MODERN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE The major trigger for world’s interest in nutrition in the 20th century was WW II as this led to a significant need for nutritional support after war Crimes) MEANS TO IMPROVE NUTRITION PRACTICE 1- More Research 2- More Data and knowledge 3- Implementing a policy V I TA M I N C Initially discovered in 1932 Highly significant as it helps build collagen, connective tissues and bones NUTRITION FOCUS IN THE 1980S AND 1990S It was about the impact of nutrition on chronic diseases such as DM and hypertension The focus during that time was to limit the energy foods (carbohydrates rich (foods) and increase the protein rich foods Results: No much success in managing these chronic diseases and even it opened the door for more nutrients bases businesses to sell more protein and vitmain rich products especially to the 3rd world countries. FOOD INDUSTRY AND A C C O U N TA B I L I T Y Advertising Low nutritious foods can be a negative factor of your health NOT ALL DAIRIES ARE THE SAME Not all fats are the same Definition of double burden 1- Low nutrition problems 2- Over nutrition problems CONCLUSION Best foods to eat with high nutritional value are fish, nuts fruits vegetables plant oils and whole grains Foods to limit as they are least beneficial such as refined grains, sugars and processed meats. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Nutrient’s interactions. Diet and microbiome: Most important Effects of diet composition rather than calories in weight gain. Influence of social status on nutrition and diet. Diet Quality not quantity. Processing and additives including how the animal proteins come from (e.g grass fed versus grain fed beef/chicken). BEHAVIOR CHANGE IN NUTRITION Not only individual’s behavior (asking persons to pick the healthiest dietary options) but also from the food industry and regulators to support the healthier foods more then the less healthy ones. Avenues for behavioral changes / improvements are Research & innovation , Healthcare reform, economic incentives (e.g add more taxes to sugars and Salty foods etc), Schools (School meals standards), Worksite wellness, and Standards of food labelling. EXAMPLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION FOLIC ACID: FIRST KNOWN TO PREVENT ANEMIA IN MONKEYS AND CHICKEN ESSENTIAL FOR BACTERIAL GROWTH. SPINA BIFIDA EXAM PLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION Vitamin B12: Findings of an intrinsic and extrinsic factors essential for its absorption. First discovered in the liver extracts Liver is the main storage site of B12 in the body. Cobalt gives the pink color of B12 Only animals can produce B12 We usually need a very small amounts of B12 daily (2.4 ug) EXAM PLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION B12 and folate together They work in harmony (Cobalamin is a cofactor in the demethylation of MTHF molecule ) So B12 deficiency > functional Folate deficiency In Folate deficient patients you need to supplement them as well with B12 EXAM PLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION Niacin (B3) Its deficiency causes ( 4 Ds) Was thought that it is caused by diet deficient in Niacin Truth is that alkalinization of corn > releases Niacin otherwise not> Pellagra Tryptophan converts to B1=3 (only 3% needed) EXAMPLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION SELENIUM: THOUGHT IN THE PAST TO BE TOXIC AND CARCINOGEN ESSENTIAL FOR ACTIVATION OF VITAMIN E (400 TIMES AFTER BINDING TO SEL)> LIVER DETOX ESSENTIAL FOR THYROID FUNCTION EXAMPLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION CHROMIUM: ESSENTIAL FOR GLUCOSE METABOLISM ACTS AS A COFACTOR FOR INSULIN GLUCOSE METABOLISM CAN HELP PATIENTS / ANIMALS WITH DM EXAM PLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION Zinc It is so difficult to have zinc deficiency as it is very abundant in nearly all food types Plant based foods rich in calcium or bone metals > impair zinc absorption Reflection: For vegetarians/Vegans, supplement them with more zinc Soy foods are high in phytates (as well most Legumes) > interfere with zinc absorption Zinc deficiency> Skin hypertrophy and scaling , infertility EXAM PLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION Concept of Bioavailability For the microminerals (e.g. Zin Selenium etc) It is not only the daily requirements to be given most important Its Bioavailability Need to know other foods that support/ interfere with their absorption same With other minerals EXAM PLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION Proteins: There is a great variation between the different proteins Regarding their aa structure and configuration Hence the difficulty in knowing which animal/plant proteins are ideal for human needs Combinations of aa cannot replace the whole protein for human needs. EXAMPLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION Children’s requirements of proteins can be low as compared to adults Clinical info indicate that the growth of children in general can be achieved with very low proteins During active infections (such as Flu, pneumonia etc) we need more protein than in other healthy states. LOW PROTEIN DIET IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Giving developing countries milk and milk concentrates fortified with minerals and vitamins : FPC (Fish Protein Concentrates). SCP (Single Cell Protein) from Fungi, and Bacteria , problem high nucleic aids > difficult digestion by humans not animals. Incorporating more carbohydrates and energy foods can improve the outcome EXAM PLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION Essential fatty acids: Unsaturated fatty acids (e.g.) Linoleic acid are essential for skin health and growth in infants Cholesterol and IHD. When people from Naples Italy were compared to US it was found that cholesterol levels and IHD and highCholesterol are linked to the types / amounts or both fats in diet? EXAMPLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION FATS AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS: RACIAL FACTORS DON’T INFLUENCE THE INCIDENCE OF HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND IHD IT IS THE EATING PATTERNS LIPOPROTEINS Low density LP Versus HDLP HDLP are the good LP not the LDL EXAMPLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION FAT CONSUMPTION AND CANCER THERE IS A CORRELATION BREAST AND COON CANCER EXAMPLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION Polyunsaturated FA (PUFA) Plant origin versus Fish The amount of PUFA in plant foods are much more than fish It is recommended to do a fish-based ones and not a plant based PUFA to prevent heart disease and cholesterol EXAMPLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION FIBERS H I G H F I B E R I N TA K E C A N P R O T E C T P E O P L E FROM COLON CANCER(EXAMPLES AFRICAN COUNTRIES PEOPLE CONSUME THERE UP T O 1 0 0 G M O F F I B E R S A D AY ) Examples of the histories and discoveries in nutrition Fibers: A: Two mechanisms: 1- Reduces the intestinal emptying times ( as compared to low residue diet) so the carcinogens From pathogenic bacteria do not have long contact with the colon 2- Fermentation of the fibers > increase in SCFA in the colon> exerts an anti cancer effects EXAM PLES OF THE HISTORIES AND DISCOVERIES IN NUTRITION Effect of nutrition change on chronic diseases: Sine the 1980s marked improvements in the control of DM were made but Still obesity is a problem More work is needed to solve the obesity issue not only from The reductionist view of Caloric intake/ expenditure but also but the role of Micronutrients and food pollution. E AT I N G PA R A D I G M S Canada Food Guide Principles: Daily foods are vegetables, fruits whole grains and proteins Proteins come from legumes, soy, nuts, seeds, fish, lean red meat including game meat, Low fat milk and Yogurt, Unsaturated fats should replace saturated fats Nutritious foods to consume regularly can be fresh, frozen, canned, or dried. Water is the beverage of choice CFG (Cont.) Try to have these proportions in your meals ½ fruits and vegetables (F&V) ¼ Protein ¼ whole grains Water is your main drink CONT CANADA FOOD GUIDE Eating with others can bring enjoyment to healthy eating and can foster connections between generations and cultures. Traditional food improves diet quality among Indigenous Peoples. Main Health Goals of CFG To protect from cardiovascular health problems Almost 50% of cardiovascular related mortalities were related to the dietary patterns (2017 statistics), dietary fiber, associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (including well-established risk factors such as LDL-cholesterol), colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes Lowering the intake of foods that contain mostly saturated fat by replacing with foods that contain mostly unsaturated fat decreases total and LDLcholesterol CFG (CONT) Health Canada recommends water as the beverage of choice to support health and promote hydration without adding calories to the diet CFG (CONT) Energy needs are individual and depend on several factors, including levels of physical activity For optimal health, children and youth should achieve high levels of physical activity. That means at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day and low levels of sedentary behavior, as well as sufficient sleep For adults and elderly, , at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorousintensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more, is recommended to achieve health benefits. CFG (CONT.) GUIDELINE 2 Processed or prepared foods and beverages that contribute to excess sodium, free sugars, or saturated fat undermine healthy eating and should not be consumed regularly. What is your opinion about sugar and sugar’s substitute’s consumption? The guidelines recommend only least intake Sodium Rich Foods CFG (Cont.) - Trans fats - Risks: CVD disorders and High Cholesterol C F G ( C O N T. ) Sweeteners Moderate use only Excess use: CVD, DM, Cancer C F G ( C O N T. ) There are health risks associated with alcohol consumption. DM, HTN, CVD, Cancer C F G ( C O N T. ) Nutrition facts CFG (Cont.) Healthy eating recommendations Mindful eating Taking time to eat Enjoy your food MEDITERRANEAN DIET MEDITERRANEAN DIET Goals Prevention of Heart disease Certain cancers Cognitive decline Mediterranean Diet Based mainly on seasonal grown and fresh vegetables fruits beans nuts and seafood Mediterranean Diet Based mainly on the diet most people around the Mediterranean sea eat People eating this diet have the least incidences of Heart Diseases and need the least medical services Mediterranean Diet - Physical activities in Mediterranean Diet is an essential part Mediterranean Diet Cost can be a factor Especially with the animal sources of protein Mediterranean Diet Advantages Prevention of heart disease and strokes Keeping your fitness Reducing Alzheimer’s disease incidence (better BV health) Reducing Parkinsonism (Rich in Anti Oxidants) Protection against Type II DM Mediterranean Diet you can consume 1 glass of wine a day (beneficial item of Mediterranean Diet ) if you consume more (2-3 glasses a day) this can be more harmful than useful. Mediterranean Diet Mediterranean Diet is only about the food MEDITERRANEAN DIET Tips to start Start with more fresh vegetables/ fruits Always eat breakfast with high fiber foods and whole grains Seafood twice weekly Low dairy portions Replace the sweets with fresh fruits as your deserts Eat healthy fats (Avocado oil, Nuts, and Olive oil) Mediterranean Diet Fish and Mercury poisoning, how to minimize/avoid this? Small fishes have less mercury (anchovies , sardines, herring and mackerel). Eat 2 servings a week Listen to local seafoods advisories Pregnant women and children