FACTOR AFFECTING NUTRIENTS REQUIREMENT

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESS
1. MACRONUTRIENTS
  1. > COMPLEX CHO
    1. To boost level of serotonin, a chemical in the brain that make a person feels calm
  2. > OMEGA-3-FATTY ACIDS
    1. Act as a good natural anti-depressant
2. MICRONUTRIENTS
  1. > VITAMIN C
    1. To maintain normal blood level
  2. > MAGNESIUM
    1. For muscle relaxation, fatty acids formation, making new cells and heartbeat regulation
MEDICAL CONDITION
1. HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS
  1. 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
1. MACRONUTRIENT
  1. > PROTEIN
    1. To support protein synthesis especially during 3rd trimester
2. MICRONUTRIENTS
  1. > IRON
    1. To support oxygen transfer from maternal to fetus
  2. > CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D
    1. To support fetal development
  3. > FOLIC ACID
    1. To reduce the risk of neural tube defect on infant
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (SPORT & EXERCISE)
1. MACRONUTRIENTS
  1. > CHO
    1. Starchy foods help provide energy that match the intensity of their activity level
  2. > PROTEIN
    1. Lean meats and low fat dairy food can ensure best recovery after training
  3. > UNSATURATED FAT
    1. Helps maintain healthy cholesterol level as well as provide energy
2. MICRONUTRIENTS
  1. > FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
    1. Helps maintain health and reduce the risk of injury and illness
3. > WATER
  1. Sport drinks, milk and energy drinks help to stay well hydrated

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FACTOR AFFECTING NUTRIENTS REQUIREMENT

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