CORRECT WAYS TO READ NUTRITION LABELS

Caution: Don’t go by the claims on the packaging of any food product. If you want correct information, check the fine print and learn to read between the lines.

1. Ingredients

Look at the ingredients list to estimate the fat, sugar or salt content. Usually ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. In other words, the 1st ingredient on the list is the one found in the greatest amount.

2. Dietary disguises
A lot of sugars and salts present in processed food. Often fats, sugars and salts hide under other names. For instance, shortenings, tallow, cream, lard, nuts and seed, all translate to “fat”. Similarly, sugars may be listed as dextrose, sucrose, lactose, fructose, glucose, etc. Sodium goes beyond salt, disguised as baking powder, sodium metabisulphite, monosodium glutamate, and so on.

3. Fighting fat

For a low-fat diet, look for less than 10g fat per 100g of product. Also check the amount of saturated fat. Fats in the form of mono-unsaturated fatty acid (Mufa) and polyunsaturated fatty acid (Pufa), omega-3 and omega-6 are “good fats”; avoid trans-fatty acids (TFA) and high levels of saturated fats .According to the regulations, a product with 0.5g TFA per serving or less can be labelled “Trans Fat Free”. Even with a 0.1g product, if a customer gets three or four such products, he will have 0.4g of trans-fat, in the mistaken belief that he is consuming a trans-fat-free diet. While saturated fats raise total cholesterol levels, TFAs raise total cholesterol and also reduce heart-protective good cholesterol (HDL). Every 2% increase in per day intake of TFAs is associated with a 23% increase in cardiovascular risk.

4.How it measures up 

This is where even reputable manufacturers hide behind ambiguous statements. Nutritional info is typically listed “per serving” or “per 100g”. But what’s the size of a serving, according to the package? (Hint: read closely) And is 100ml really a likely serving for a 200ml box of juice? “per 100g” labels are useful for comparing two products.

http://www.livemint.com/2010/06/21211112/The-truth-behind-nutrition-lab.html
Credit to : livemint.com (The Wall Street Journal)

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LAWATAN KE KUALA LUMPUR

Pada 11-13 April 2012, Lawatan ke Kuala Lumpur telah diadakan oleh pihak UniSZA yang melibatkan pelajar tahun 2 dan tahun 3 jurusan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Dietetik (kepujian). Para pelajar yang terlibat adalah seramai 54 orang dan pengiring yang terlibat adalah seramai 6 orang. Mengikut rencana program kami, kami telah melawat Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Hospital Ampang, Institut Sukan Negara dan Majlis Sukan Negara. Manakala kami menginap di Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

Lawatan kami ini adalah bertujuan untuk meninjau dan belajar tentang bagaimanakah cara bekerja di unit sajian dan dietetik di hospital tersebut. Manakala, di Institut Sukan Negara (ISN) kami telah didedahkan dengan skop kerjaya pegawai dietetik di sana. Skop kerjaya untuk pegawai dietetik di ISN agak berlainan daripada hospital kerana para pegawai dietetik akan bekerja dengan atlet-atlet sukan. 

Untuk Majlis Sukan Negara, kami telah melawat kafeteria MSN dan kami juga telah melihat serba sedikit bagaimana proses penyediaan dan penyimpanan makanan di sana dilakukan. Secara keseluruhannya, pelbagai ilmu telah kami perolehi sepanjang lawatan ini. 

Semasa di Hospital Ampang ^_^

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PARKINSON DISEASE???

PARKINSON DISEASE???

Parkinson’s occurs when certain nerve cells (neurons) in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra die or become impaired. Normally, these cells produce a vital chemical known as dopamine. Dopamine allows smooth, coordinated function of the body's muscles and movement. When approximately 70% of the dopamine-producing cells are damaged, the symptoms of Parkinson disease appear.

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What is fad diet???

Do you know what is fad diet???

Lists of fad diet

LISTS OF FAD DIET
Acai Berry Diet	17 Days diet
3 Day diet	Atkins diet
Cabbage Soup Diet	Dukan diet
HCG Diet	HCG diet
Negative Calorie Diet	Paleo diet
Hollywood diet	Low fat diet
Apple Cider Vinegar Diet	Low carb diet
Sacred Heart Diet	Zone diet
Beverly Hills Diet	South beach diet
Grapefruit Diet	Fat loss 4 idiots
Tapeworm Diet	Blood type diet

Keep your body healthy without potentially dangerous fad diet...

Fad diet can be defined as Popular nutrition Any of a number of weight-reduction diets that either eliminate one or more of the essential food groups, or recommend consumption of one type of food in excess at the expense of other foods. Fad Diets rarely follow modern principles for losing weight (according to the medical dictionary).

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MARI KITA UBAH PERSEPSI BURUK KITA TNTG COKLAT^_^

Coklat mengandungi zat makanan yang lengkap dan seimbang. Coklat susu (100g) dapat menyumbangkan:
-17% karbohidrat
-15% lemak
-6% protein
-vitamin serta mineral yang diperlukan oleh setiap tubuh manusia dalam sehari.
*Coklat juga sesuai bagi golongan yang aktif dan bekerja kerana coklat susu (100g) menyumbangkan 15% daripada keperluan tenaga manusia dalam sehari.
*Selain daripada itu, coklat mempunyai bahan anti kerosakan gigi seperti tannin, kasein dan asid oksalid yang berperanan sebagai pelincir yang menghalang pembentukan plak gigi.
*Coklat adalah bebas daripada kolesterol kerana lemak koko mengandungi 328.2% asid oleik yang berperanan merendahkan paras kolesterol dalam darah.
*Asid sterik pula mempunyai kesan neutral terhadap paras kolesterol.
*Koko mengandungi theobromina yang memberi kesan ketenangan untuk penumpuan otak dan membantu meningkatkan daya ingatan.

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kELEBIHAN JUS OREN

KELEBIHAN JUS OREN

Minuman merupakan penyumbang tenaga atau kalori harian yang signifikan terutamanya penggemar minuman manis, disamping itu minuman juga menjadi penyumbang vitamin dan mineral yang penting! Apa kata kita mulakan dengan amalan meminum segelas jus oren 100% sehari.

Amalan ringkas ini akan membekalkan kita dengan pelbagai jenis nutrien dan melawan penyakit seperti berikut:

-Jantung Sihat-
Jus Oren 100% adalah sumber kalium yang baik. Pemakanan yang kaya dengan kalium serta rendah natrium akan mengurangkan risiko penyakit darah tinggi dan strok.

-Kanser-
Dalam beberapa kajian, pengambilan buah-buahan sitrus dan jus yang tinggi dikaitkan dengan risiko menghidap beberapa jenis kanser yang rendah.

-Keradangan-
Unsur yang terdapat dalam jus oren 100% seperti vitamin C dan flavanoid, akan membantu tubuh badan kita melawan keradangan yang merupakan punca artritis, penyakit kardiovaskular dan kecacatan kognitif.

-Tulang Sihat-
Kandungan kalium yang tinggi dalam jus oren 100% juga akan membantu tubuh kita melawan osteoporosis secara meneutralkan keasidan tubuh. Keasidan yang tinggi akan menyebabkan tulang kehilangan kalsium.

-Kecacatan kandungan-
Pengambilan jus oren 100% sebagai salah satu diet tinggi asid folik akan menurunkan risiko melahirkan anak yang mengalami kecacatan otak mahupun tulang belakang.

Selamat mencuba ^-^

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TIPS LEGAKAN BATUK

SELALU BATUK???JOM CUBA CARA NI...

LEGAKAN BATUK DENGAN MADU

Batuk menyebabkan tekak gatal-gatal dan rasa tidak selesa. 

Tahukah anda bahawa madu yang dicampur bersama secawan teh panas dan sedikit perahan lemon dapat membantu menghilangkan rasa gatal-gatal itu?? Menurut kajian madu bersifat antibacteria di mana menjadi alternatif terapi sinusitis. Selamat mencuba...=)

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KEBAIKAN SUSU DAN KURMA

KEBAIKAN SUSU DAN KURMA

• Susu mengandungi kalsium yang penting bagi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan tulang. 

• Kurma pula mengandungi fosforus yang memadatkan tulang dan magnesium yang menguatkan tulang supaya tidak mudah patah. 

• Magnesium juga diperlukan dalam proses pembentukan semula tulang. 

• Jadi, biasakan diri meminum susu 2 gelas sehari bagi menghindari kemungkinan menghidap osteoporosis.

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TOP 10 HEALTHIEST FRUITS

TOP 10 HEALTHIEST FRUITS

Have you ever wondered how ancient people were in good health?

Have you ever wondered how ancient people were free of chronic diseases?

Have you ever wondered how ancient people were free of cancer diseases?

Have you ever wondered how ancient people live more than 100 years old?

The secret is the health benefits of fruit !!!

1. Apples

Have you ever heard, by eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away. By eating an apple with the skin, it provide pectin, 5 grams of fiber and a heaping dose of flavonoid antioxidants. Apple fiber helps to lower down cholesterol and keep you regular. The powerful flavonoids may reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. A medium apple has about 80 calories. 

2. Apricots 

It is a good source of vitamins A, C and E, potassium, iron and carotenoids. The lycopene found in apricots helps protect your eyes and prevent heart disease, LDL cholesterol oxidation and certain cancers – especially skin cancer. While, the fiber in apricots helps relieve constipation.1 apricot has only 19 calories. 

   3. Bananas 

Banana are a great source of potassium (about 400 mg), which helps lower your risk of high blood pressure and stroke and plays a key role in muscle function. Bananas are delicious and sweet to eat, making them a good sugar substitute and natural energy source. The fiber in bananas helps restore normal bowel action. A medium size banana has around 108 calories.

4. Berries 

Berries are super high in powerful antioxidants, including vitamin C. Numerous studies show berries offer great protection against heart disease stroke, cancer and many other diseases.  

• Blueberries top the antioxidant fruit benefits list. Besides other health benefits, blueberries help prevent high blood pressure, macular degeneration and brain damage leading to Alzheimer's disease. 1 cup of blueberries has 81 calories and 4 grams of fiber.

• Blackberries – a single cup of blackberries has 74 calories and a whopping 10 grams of fiber.

• Raspberries – there are 60 calories in 1 cup of raspberries with 8 grams of fiber.

• Strawberries – 1 cup of sliced strawberries has 50 calories and 4 grams of fiber.

5. Cantaloupes 

Cantaloupe are riched with Vitamin C, potassium and carotenoid antioxidants. Cantaloupe may help reduce inflammation, prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease, boost immunity and help protect your skin from sunburn. Half a melon has 97 calories and 2 grams of fiber.

6. Cherries 

Cherries have high content in iron and disease-fighting flavonoids. They also have potassium, magnesium, C and E, folate and heart-protective carotenoids. Furthermore, Cherries can significantly reduce inflammation, arthritic pain, bad cholesterol and cancer risk. 1 cup of cherries has 88 calories.

7. Citrus Fruits 

It is best known for flavor, juiciness and high vitamin C content. But they're also a good source of folate, fiber and other antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Citrus fruit has been shown to help reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and the risk of some types of cancer.

• Pink or Red Grapefruit – half a grapefruit has just a scant 47 calories.

• Oranges provide an impressive 50 to 70 mg of vitamin C and a medium orange has only 68 calories.

• Lemons and Limes – 1 lime or small lemon has about 17 calories.

8. Kiwifruit 

When compared ounce for ounce, has more than twice the vitamin C of an orange. It's also an excellent source of magnesium, potassium and vitamins A and E. Kiwis have been shown to boost the immune system and reduce respiratory diseases. 1 medium kiwi has 47 calories and 3 grams of fiber.

9. Papayas 

Papayas are loaded with vitamin C, folate, carotenoids and natural digestive enzymes that help with protein digestion. 1 cup of cubed papaya has 55 calories.

10. Red Grapes 

Have high contained of iron, potassium, fiber and an abundance of powerful disease-fighting antioxidants. Although red wine gets most of the publicity, dark colored grapes are the original source of the flavonoids, anthocyanins and resveratrol, which have been shown to help prevent heart disease and cancer. 1 cup of red or purple grapes has 60 calories. 

Starting from today. let's enjoy eating fruits^-^

source: http://commonsensehealth.com

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DIETITIAN??? SIAPA DIETITIAN TU???

DIETITIAN??? SIAPA DIETITIAN TU???

Dietitian..agak-agak semua orang tahu tak ape itu dietitian???Hakikatnya masih ramai lagi yang tak tahu menahu tentang dietitian..dan ada juga yang keliru antara NUTRITIONIST dan DIETITIAN..so sekarang meh kita kenali dengan lebih dekat ape itu DIETITIAN supaya kita tak keliru lagi.. :D

Menurut MALAYSIAN DIETITIAN'S ASSOCIATION (MDA)..DIETITIAN dijustifikasikan seperti berikut:

"A dietitian is a professional trained in translating the science of food, nutrition and medical nutrition therapy to meet the needs of  individual or target groups, whether  in disease or health. He/ she is equipped with the  knowledge and skills to conduct nutritional assessment, prescribe medical nutrition therapy, provide  dietary consultation for the treatment of diseases / illness, in both acute and chronic care. Besides this, the dietitian also play an important role in  providing expertise in the promotion of wellness through proper eating, development of modified diets/ meals/recipes in the food service organization, catering industry and  food manufacturing industry in various sectors. Dietitians participate in research and apply practice, based on scientific – evidence.

The dietitian is also involved in providing input for the formulation of  policies, protocols, clinical practice guidelines, medical nutrition therapy guidelines,  planning and implementation of  programmes, to support the current healthcare needs of the population. He/she  provide education and disseminate nutrition information through community activities, various modes of mass media like giving talks through radio, television, and writing in newsprint, professional articles for release in newspapers, journals, magazines, etc."

Kategori-kategori dietetian:

1) Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian provide their services to inpatients and outpatients at hospitals or medical centres. Doctors refer patients to the dietitian for consultation on the nutritional modifications required for the treatment of the disease or condition for the critically ill or chronic diseases. Clinical dietitians conduct nutritional assessment, and prescribe the diet based on the anthropometry, biochemical, clinical diagnosis and dietary intake.

2) Food Service Dietitian

Food Service Dietitians or managers are responsible for planning and management of the meal production (normal or therapeutic meals) and delivery system to ensure quality and safety of foods provided to the patients or clients. The food service organizations include hospitals or medical centres, institutions, prisons, airline catering, staff cafetarias, food chain outlets, restaurants, etc.

3) Community Dietitian

Community Dietitians work closely with wellness programmes from health organizations from both local and international. These dietitians apply and disseminate knowledge about food and nutrition to individuals and target groups in the lifespan. They can be involved in coordinating nutritional programs in public health agencies, daycare centers, health clubs, recreational camps and resorts.

4) Sports Dietitians

Sports Dietitians work with sports organizations, and agencies involved in the promotion of sports among our population.

5) Corporate Dietitian

Corporate Dietitians encompass dietitians working in sectors whereby consultancy and professional advice is required in disseminating professional and accurate information about a particular product, consultancy or service.

6) Research Dietitian

Research Dietitians work at universities or research organizations. They conduct research studies in various aspects that support further development in nutrition and dietetics research.

sumber: Malaysian Dietitian's Association

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FUTURE DIETITIANS (^-^)

FUTURE DIETITIANS (^-^)

Ijazah sarjana muda dietetik (kepujian) telah wujud di Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin sejak tahun 2009 lagi. Setakat ini, universiti ini telah mempunyai sebanyak 81 orang pelajar yang mengambil jurusan ini. Mari kita tengok muka-muka bakal dietitian dari UniSZA :)

1st batch

2nd batch

3rd batch

 4th batch

Segak dan cantikkan bakal-bakal dietitian ni..:)

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Salasilah kewujudan blog ini...

Kenapa kami wujudkan blog ini??? Tujuan kami wujudkan blog ni adalah untuk memperkenalkan kursus Ijazah Sarjana Muda Dietetik (kepujian) yang ada di UniSZA sejak tahun 2009 lagi. Sehingga kini, kami mempunyai 81 orang pelajar yang mengambil kursus ini.

Di samping itu, hasrat kami juga adalah untuk memberikan apa-apa info yang berkaitan dengan cara pemakanan yang sihat. Semua ini demi membantu komuniti-komuniti di luar sana dalam mendapatkan tips-tips yang bermanfaat.

Mari kita sama2 membaca info yang bermanfaat ini..:D

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