FACTOR AFFECTING NUTRIENTS REQUIREMENT - created from Mind Map

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PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESS

MEDICAL CONDITION

PREGNANCY

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (SPORT & EXERCISE)

MACRONUTRIENTS

MICRONUTRIENTS

> COMPLEX CHO

> OMEGA-3-FATTY ACIDS

To boost level of serotonin, a chemical in the brain that make a person feels calm

Act as a good natural anti-depressant

> VITAMIN C

> MAGNESIUM

To maintain normal blood level

For muscle relaxation, fatty acids formation, making new cells and heartbeat regulation

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.

MACRONUTRIENT

MICRONUTRIENTS

> PROTEIN

To support protein synthesis especially during 3rd trimester

> IRON

> CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D

> FOLIC ACID

To support oxygen transfer from maternal to fetus

To support fetal development

To reduce the risk of neural tube defect on infant

MACRONUTRIENTS

MICRONUTRIENTS

> WATER

> CHO

> PROTEIN

> UNSATURATED FAT

Starchy foods help provide energy that match the intensity of their activity level

Lean meats and low fat dairy food can ensure best recovery after training

Helps maintain healthy cholesterol level as well as provide energy

> FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Helps maintain health and reduce the risk of injury and illness

Sport drinks, milk and energy drinks help to stay well hydrated