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Factors that Affect the Nutritional Requirements of an Individual
The factors that affect the nutritional requirements of an
individual are the quality and quantity of the food they eat,
the efficiency of their digestive system in absorbing and
utilizing eaten food and biochemical availability.
The quality of food that we eat can vary depending on the soil
and growing conditions of that food. Soil that has been
overworked and chemicals added and also drugs and antibiotics
that have been given to livestock and crops to aid growth are
all factors that affect nutrition in our food and can affect our
own body's biochemistry. Nutritional quality of our food can be
affected by the manufacturing process, storage and preparation
of our food.
The quantity of food that we eat also influences our nutritional
status. In developing countries malnutrition is a huge problem
but in developed countries under nutrition can occur due to
dependency on heavy refined processed foods.
The efficiency of our digestive system affects our nutritional
status. Bad condition of our intestines will reduce the
absorption of digested foods into our blood stream. Metabolic
faults, sensitivity to certain food and the presence of
substances like tea and coffee can affect the absorption rate of
certain nutrients.
Biochemical availability is the optimum range of intake of a
person essential nutritional requirement. This nutritional
requirement is influenced by age, growth, sex, pregnancy and
breastfeeding, illness, psychological and emotional stress,
activity level and other factors like smoking and drinking.
Nutritional requirements change as a person gets older, because
the elderly use a lot of medication their absorption, excretion
and utilization
of nutrients can be affected. Growing children
have different nutritional needs to that of adults. For example,
a growing infant requires a higher intake of essential fatty
acids than that of an adult. In the same way there are different
nutrition requirements for young and old there are also very
different requirements between the sexes. For example, a woman's
nutritional requirements can vary throughout her menstrual
cycle, also a woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding has
different nutritional requirement to that of one who is not.
Nutritional requirement vary depending on whether someone is
healthy or ill. As diseases are unique so are the nutritional
requirements needed whilst that person is ill. The same applies
to psychological and emotional stress. When people are affected
by stress their appetite is affected, this results in less
intake of food which in turn results in less nutrients being
absorbed.
A person activity level will affect their nutritional
requirement. An athlete will need a different nutritional
requirement to that of an office worker. Exercise improves
metabolic efficiency in some people and increases nutrient
requirement.
People may find that certain nutritional requirements are
increase within their family. Genetics can play a part in an
extra need for certain nutrients. Other factors such as using
recreational drugs, smoking and drinking can affect nutrient
requirements. Even beverages like Tea and Coffee can affect
nutrient requirements; they both inhibit the absorption of Iron
and Zinc.
About the author:
Stewart Hare C.H.Ed Dip NutTh
Advice for a healthier natural life
website: http://www.newbeingnutrition.com
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Nutrition.gov Homepage |
US federal guide offering access to all government web sites with reliable and accurate information on nutrition and dietary guidance. |
www.nutrition.gov |
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American Society for Nutrition |
Publication from the American Academy of Nutritional Sciences. Includes past and current issues online with subscription information. |
www.nutrition.org |
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Food and Nutrition Information Center Home Page: |
Has dietary supplements, guidelines, food guide pyramid, child care nutrition, food safety, and topics from AZ. |
fnic.nal.usda.gov |
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British Nutrition Foundation |
Promotes the nutritional wellbeing of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of scientifically based nutritional knowledge ... |
www.nutrition.org.uk |
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NutritionData's Nutrition Facts Calorie Counter |
Nutrition facts calorie counter and calculator promotes healthy eating by telling you, in simple terms, what is good and bad about the foods you eat. |
www.nutritiondata.com |
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Nutrition Explorations: The Fun and Easy Way to Teach and Learn ... |
Nutrition Explorations provides nutrition education information and resources for teachers, school foodservice professionals, parents, families and kids. |
www.nutritionexplorations.org |
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About Nutrition - Nutrition, Diets, and Vitamin Supplements Help |
Guide to nutrition information with vitamin and mineral index, news updates, free e-mail newsletter, chat room, discussion forums, and recipe boards. |
nutrition.about.com |
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MyPyramid.gov - United States Department of Agriculture - Home |
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion created the food pyramid guidance system. Find updated information about daily food recommendations, ... |
www.mypyramid.gov |
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American Dietetic Association |
Nutrition information, resources, and access to Registered Dietitians provided by ADA and the National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics. |
www.eatright.org |
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MedlinePlus: Nutrition |
(Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion) - Links to PDF; Whole Grains: High in Nutrition and Fiber, yet Low in Fat (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education ... |
www.nlm.nih.gov |
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Dole 5 A Day - We make 5 A Day fun! |
Learn the importance of eating five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Includes recipes for kids to try. |
www.dole5aday.com |
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Nutrition - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
An encyclopedia article on nutrition, including sections on history, health, food processing, longevity, lifetstyle, policy, holistic approaches, ... |
en.wikipedia.org |
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Nutrition Cafe |
Be a Nutrition Sleuth, play the Grab-a-Grape game or build a meal in the Have-a-Bite Cafe. [Optional Flash version] |
exhibits.pacsci.org |
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ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine -- Nutrition News |
Answers to questions about nutrition, body weight, herbal and nutritional supplements, and the role of diet in improving and maintaining your health. |
www.sciencedaily.com |
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Nutrition Source, Harvard School of Public Health |
Harvard School of Public Health and Nutrition Research covers latest information on fiber, fats, calcium, carbohydrates, eggs, nutritional pyramids, ... |
www.hsph.harvard.edu |
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Welcome to Nutrition Australia |
Non-profit, independent body promoting the health and well-being of all Australians. Includes nutrition news and health facts. |
www.nutritionaustralia.org |
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WHO | Nutrition |
Nutrition is an input to and foundation for health and development. ... Better nutrition means stronger immune systems, less illness and better health. ... |
www.who.int |
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Center for Science in the Public Interest |
Since 1971, the Center for Science in the Public Interest has been a strong advocate for nutrition and health, food safety, alcohol policy, ... |
www.cspinet.org |
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American Journal of Clinical Nutrition |
Publication with nutrition topics, health news, FDA regulations, and legislative events. |
www.ajcn.org |
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BBC - Health - Healthy living - Nutrition |
Offers a wealth of health and nutrition information including recipes, weight calculators, diet tips and nutrition advice. |
www.bbc.co.uk |
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