Information - Facts

Misc. Facts

The total weight of all vitamins in the body is about 1/4 ounce.

Vitamins B and C are easily destroyed by heat - normal cooking.

Ripe fruit is more easily digested.

22% of American households claim to eat no fresh fruit!

50% of the vitamin C can be lost from some vegetables after only 1 day.

The most valuable nutrients of the potato are in the skin.

A 1 pound charcoal-broiled steak (well done) contains 4-5 micrograms of benzopyrene,
equal to smoking 300 cigarettes!

More people are allergic to cow's milk than any other food.

salt is indigestible - irritates the stomach and bloodstream.

Green Tea has 50% more vitamin C then black tea.

About Fat

With so much information available about the effects of dietary fat on health, understanding the role fat plays in a
well-balanced diet can be pretty confusing. To cut through the confusion, it's important to remember that fat is an
essential nutrient that everyone needs to stay healthy.

Fat is a valuable energy source and carries fat-soluble vitamins needed for proper growth and development. It also contributes important taste and textural qualities that are part of enjoying food. Too much fat, however, can increase the risk of heart disease, obesity and other health problems. When moderating fat intake, it's important to consider these points:

Health authorities recommend Americans consume 30% or less of their total daily calories from fat, with 10% or
less of those calories from saturated fat. Remember, the 30% refers to your total fat intake over time, not single
foods or meals. Use the following chart to guide your fat intake.

If you eat this many calories / day	Total Fat / Day Maximum (grams)	Total Saturated Fat / Day Maximum (grams)
1,600	53	18
2,000	65	20
2,200	73	24
2,500	80	25

   Use the Nutrition Facts panel on the food label to help determine how much fat is in foods. Remember, it's the total
   fat intake over time that's important. A food high in fat can be part of a healthy diet as long as it's balanced with
   other lower-fat food choices.
All fats are a combination of saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. Each of these types of fats
have different effects on the body, but all contain nine calories per gram.
   Blood cholesterol levels are influenced by family history, weight, age, smoking, physical activity and eating habits.
   Studies have shown that diets which are too high in certain saturated fatty acids and dietary cholesterol can raise
   blood cholesterol.

All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by GBS International training pack 1995/2002;
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA

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