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Principles of Good Nutrition = The six dietary principles
Adequacy (A) Balance (B) Energy Control (C) Nutrient Density (D) Moderation (M) Variety (V) Remember ABCDMV
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Adequacy Diet provides sufficient energy and enough of the nutrients to meet (but not exceed) the needs of healthy people.
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Balance Getting enough but not too much of each type of food
Meats fish and poultry rich in iron but poor in calcium Milk-rich in calcium but poor in iron Helps to ensure adequacy
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Energy control Adequate balanced diet without overeating Calories in should = calories out in a person of normal waist circumference Calories out = basal metabolism plus physical activity Basal metabolism = energy expenditure lying still
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Nutrient density Eating well without overeating accomplished by: having lots of nutrients relative to energy content of food ( nutrient density) avoiding/seriously limiting empty kcal foods like soft drinks, candies, chips (few nutrients relative to energy content of food) remember that nutrient density contributes to adequacy and energy control
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Moderation avoiding or seriously limiting empty kcal foods contributes to adequacy, balance and energy control
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Variety Eating a wide selection of foods within and among the four food groups in Canada’s food guide Contributes to adequacy, balance, energy control, nutrient density and moderation
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