Sentences with phrase «nutrients in a food relative»

Nutrient density refers to the proportion of nutrients in a food relative to its caloric content.

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In terms of vitamins and minerals, we can think of foods in terms of energy density, which is the amount of nutrients contained in a specific food relative to the amount of calories (energy) it provideIn terms of vitamins and minerals, we can think of foods in terms of energy density, which is the amount of nutrients contained in a specific food relative to the amount of calories (energy) it providein terms of energy density, which is the amount of nutrients contained in a specific food relative to the amount of calories (energy) it providein a specific food relative to the amount of calories (energy) it provides.

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating depicts the 5 core food groups needed in a healthy diet and relative proportions to achieve the optimal balance of nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

Studies that demonstrate relative benefits to plant proteins generally attribute this to A) accompanying nutrients & phytochemicals, B) an absence of harmful compounds generally found in animal foods, or C) starvation responses to a shortage of certain amino acids.