1st Year MBBS- Food and Nutrition-1

Proximal principle of food Definition: are defined as the number of nutrient present in the diet to maintain optimal growth of an organism. Nutrition: Nutrition is a science that relates food with health. Nutrient: It is an essential chemical substances present in the diet required for optimal growth and maintenance of the health of an organism. Fiber: Fibers are a non-digestive, non-caloric, fraction of carbohydrate present in the diet. Example: Cellulose, pectin, agar, etc. Trace element: Trace elements are micronutrients required in diet < 100mirogram /day. Example: 3C: Copper, Cobalt, Chromium 2M: Manganese, Molybdenum 2I: Iodine, Iron Selenium, Fluoride, Zinc. About CHO 1. Total energy in Kcal/day is 50-65% CHO 2. Complex: starch variety 3. Ready sugar must be avoided. 4. Spares fat and protein 5. One fraction of CHO should be fiber. About Protein 1. D...