Zusammenfassung der Ressource
FACTOR AFFECTING NUTRIENTS REQUIREMENT
- PSYCHOLOGICAL AND
EMOTIONAL STRESS
- MACRONUTRIENTS
- > COMPLEX
CHO
- To boost level of
serotonin, a chemical in
the brain that make a
person feels calm
- > OMEGA-3-FATTY
ACIDS
- Act as a good natural
anti-depressant
- MICRONUTRIENTS
- > VITAMIN C
- To maintain normal
blood level
- > MAGNESIUM
- For muscle relaxation, fatty
acids formation, making
new cells and heartbeat
regulation
- MEDICAL CONDITION
- HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS
- Has a decreased energy intake as they have a lower
energy expenditure. Their stress and injury cause
protein losses which can compensated by supplying
more amount of protein compared to healthy person.
- PREGNANCY
- MACRONUTRIENT
- > PROTEIN
- To support protein
synthesis especially during
3rd trimester
- MICRONUTRIENTS
- > IRON
- To support oxygen transfer
from maternal to fetus
- > CALCIUM AND
VITAMIN D
- To support fetal
development
- > FOLIC ACID
- To reduce the risk of
neural tube defect on
infant
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(SPORT & EXERCISE)
- MACRONUTRIENTS
- > CHO
- Starchy foods help provide
energy that match the
intensity of their activity
level
- > PROTEIN
- Lean meats and low fat
dairy food can ensure best
recovery after training
- > UNSATURATED
FAT
- Helps maintain healthy
cholesterol level as well
as provide energy
- MICRONUTRIENTS
- > FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
- Helps maintain health
and reduce the risk of
injury and illness
- > WATER
- Sport drinks, milk
and energy drinks
help to stay well
hydrated