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beliefs related to the
PUTTING nutrition topics covered in
COMMON the chapter by taking the
PROTEIN: AMINO ACIDS Commonsense test at the
SENSE TO
start of every chapter. Check
Nutrition in your life
Their versatility in the body is impressive. They help muscles to contract, blood to clot
THE TEST your answers in the margins
and eyes to see. They keep you alive and well by facilitating chemical reactions and
defending against infections. Without them, your bones, skin and hair would have no
structure. No wonder they were named proteins, meaning ‘of prime importance’. Does
The Australian when the topic is discussed,
that mean proteins deserve top billing in your diet as well? Are the best sources of
protein beef, beans or broccoli? This chapter will help you learn which foods will supply Guide to Healthy which are explained further
you with enough, but not too much, high-quality protein.
Eating prescribes
in the end-of-chapter
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• Nutrition portfolio
• Roles of proteins • Protein and amino acid supplements
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Appendix F presents As explained, energy needs vary between individuals depending on such factors as gender,
tables that provide a growth, age, physical activity and body size and composition. Even when two people are similarly
shortcut to estimating matched, however, their energy needs still differ because of genetic differences. Perhaps one
total energy expenditure day genetic research will reveal how to estimate requirements for each individual. For now,
and instructions to
the accompanying ‘How to’ box provides instructions on calculating your estimated energy
help you determine the
appropriate physical
requirements (EER) using the Nutrient Reference Values equations and physical activity
activity factor to use in factors.
the equation.
Try an interactive To determine your estimated energy requirement (EER), use the appropriate equation in Table F.1
version of this ‘How in Appendix F, which is based on the Schofield equation, together with the estimate of physical
to’ on CourseMate. activity (PA) factor from the table below.
› For males 18–29 years:
BMR 5 (63 3 weight in kilograms) 1 2896
› For females 18–29 years:
BMR 5 (62 3 weight in kilograms) 1 2036
For example, consider a moderately active 22-year-old female who weighs 60 kilograms. She
Practise common nutrition tasks such as would have a BMR of (62 3 60) 1 2036 5 5756 kJ.
Moderate activity is defined as undertaking work that predominantly involves standing or walk-
ing and has a physical activity multiplication factor of 1.8, which gives an EER of 5756 3 1.8 5
A person in energy balance takes in energy from food and expends much of it on basal metabolic
activities, some of it on physical activities and a little on the thermic effect of food. Because energy
requirements vary from person to person, such factors as gender, age, weight and height, as well as the
intensity and duration of physical activity, must be considered when estimating energy requirements.
GUIDE TO THE TEXT xi
REVIEW IT
A well-planned diet delivers adequate nutrients, a
balanced array of nutrients, and an appropriate amount
Identify key concepts through the Learn it
of energy.
objectives, then revise what you have learnt with
the Review it summaries that list key points
LEARN IT
from the section.
Use the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating to develop
a meal plan within a specified energy allowance.
Explore relevant and up-to-date nutrition Evaluate how current research in the field
research in the Current research in nutrition AND BODY UNDERSTANDING
CHAPTER 8 ENERGY BALANCE 202 COMPOSITION
informs our practical health and food choices in
263
NUTRITION
boxes. the Applications of nutrition research boxes.
A mixture of signals governs a person’s eating behaviours. Hunger and appetite initiate eating,
whereas satiation and satiety stop and delay eating, respectively. Each responds to messages from
the nervous and hormonal systems. Superimposed on these signals are complex factors involving
emotions, habits and other aspects of human behaviour. HEALTH EFFECTS OF PROTEIN
While many of the world’s people struggle to obtain enough food energy and protein, in
industrialised countries both are so abundant that problems of excess are seen. Overconsumption
ENERGY OUT: THE KILOJOULES of protein offers no benefits and may pose health risks. High-protein diets have been implicated
in several chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity and kidney
THE BODY EXPENDS stones, but evidence is insufficient to establish an upper level.6
Researchers attempting to clarify the relationships between excess protein and chronic
LEARN IT
List the components of energy expenditure and factors that might influence each. diseases face several obstacles. Population studies have difficulty determining whether diseases
Energy expenditure, correlate with animal proteins or with their accompanying saturated fats,
Navigate the
Chapter 7 explained that heat is released whenever the body breaks down carbohydrate, fat or
like food energy, can
be determined by two
methods:
DIETARY GUIDELINES
for example. Studies that rely on data from vegetarians must sort out the
many lifestyle factors, in addition to a ‘no-meat diet’, that might explain
online resources
protein for energy and again when that energy is used to do work. The generation of heat, known • direct calorimetry, relationships between protein and health.
interesting or
GUIDELprotein
INEforSanimal protein improves blood lipids and decreases heart
COMPONENTS OF ENERGY EXPENDITURE
activities, videos and Quick and easy disease mortality. 8
important points
estimates for basal
Meet recomm ended risk factor Connect key
Research suggests that elevated levels of the amino acid homocysteine
when they are physically active,more. energy needs:
amanaimages/Faisal Isse/Xinhua Press
People expend energy of course, but they also expend energy may be an independent for heart disease, heart attacks and
STUDY QUESTIONS
END-OF-CHAPTER FEATURES
a control d nutrition advertising
b density
Review questions
c adequacy
1 Name the diet-planning principles and briefly
d moderation
describe how each principle helps in diet planning.
3 Which of the following is consistent with the Australian
(pp. 41–44)
Dietary Guidelines?
At the end of each chapter you’ll find several tools to help you to review, practise and
a Choose a diet restricted in fat and cholesterol 2 What recommendations appear in the Australian
b Eat plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits Dietary Guidelines? (pp. 43–44)
c Balance the food you eat with physical activity 3 What are the differences and similarities between
•
a urea
questions.
b absorbed from the diet
c synthesised and degraded 10 What are the health consequences of ingesting
d used to make glucose inadequate protein and energy? Describe marasmus
and kwashiorkor. How can the two conditions be
7 Which of the following foods provides the highest
distinguished, and in what ways do they overlap? (pp.
quality protein?
199–200)
a egg
b corn 11 How might protein excess, or the type of protein
c gelatin eaten, influence health? (pp. 202–204)
d whole grains 12 What factors are considered in establishing
8 Marasmus develops from: recommended protein intakes? (pp. 204–205)
a too much fat clogging the liver 13 What are the benefits and risks of taking protein and
b megadoses of amino acid supplements amino acid supplements? (pp. 205–206)
c inadequate protein and energy intake
HIGHLIGHTS
Every chapter is followed by a highlight that provides readers with an in-depth look at a HIGHLIGHT 2 VEGETARIAN DIETS 65
current and often controversial topic that relates to its companion chapter. whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds is higher in fibre,
antioxidant vitamins and phytochemicals, and lower
Quite simply, the negative health aspects of any diet,
including vegetarian diets, reflect poor diet planning.
in saturated fats than meat-based diets. Variety is key Careful attention to energy intake and specific problem
to nutritional adequacy in a vegetarian diet. Restrictive nutrients can ensure adequacy.
plans, such as macrobiotic diets, that limit selections to Keep in mind, too, that diet is only one factor
a few grains and vegetables, cannot possibly deliver a full influencing health. Whatever a diet consists of, its context
array of nutrients. is also important: no smoking, alcohol consumption in
If not properly balanced, any diet – vegetarian or moderation, regular physical activity, adequate rest and
otherwise – can lack nutrients. Poorly planned vegetarian medical attention when needed all contribute to a healthy
diets typically lack iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin B12 and life. Establishing these healthy habits early in life seems
HIGHLIGHT ACTIVITIES
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
NUTRITIONAL GENOMICS A What are the strengths and weaknesses of
vegetarian diets?
crackers. Design and follow a vegetarian meal plan for
three days, including at least one vegan day. Outline
B Your interest in nutrition has been piqued by the the social, personal, and nutritional challenges
A over the past several decades, for example. Biochemistry
LEARN IT
Explain how nutrients influence gene activity (nutrigenomics) concept of a vegetarian diet, and you wisely recognise you faced and describe how you might partially or
revealed vitamin A’s three chemical structures.
and how genes influence the activities of nutrients that a well-planned diet involves more than simply fully integrate vegetarian meals into your current
Immunology identified the anti-infective properties
(nutrigenetics). replacing a turkey sandwich with peanut butter meal plan.
of one of these structures, while physiology focused on
Imagine this scenario: A physician scrapes a sample of another structure and its role in vision. Epidemiology has
cells from inside your cheek and submits it to a genomics reported improvements in the death rates and vision of NUTRITION ON THE NET
lab. The lab returns a report based on your genetic profile malnourished children given vitamin A supplements, and
Analyse the nutrient composition of foods online: To learn • Visit the site of the Australian Vegetarian and Vegan
that reveals which diseases you are most likely to develop biology has explored how such effects might be possible.
more about the nutrient content of the foods you eat, Society: http://www.vegsa.org.au
and makes recommendations for specific diet and lifestyle The process was slow as researchers collected information
you can access the full NUTTAB Food Composition Data- • Review another vegetarian diet pyramid developed
changes that can help you maintain good health. You may on one gene, one action and one nutrient at a time.
base provided by Food Standards Australia New Zealand by Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust: http://
also be given a prescription for a dietary supplement that Today’s research in nutritional genomics involves all of
from http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science/ www.oldwayspt.org
will best meet your personal nutrient requirements. Such a the sciences, coordinating their multiple findings, and
monitoringnutrients/nutrientables
scenario may one day become reality as scientists uncover explaining their interactions among several genes, actions
• Search for ‘vegetarian’ at the US Food and Drug
the genetic relationships between diet and disease. (Until and nutrients in relatively little time. As a result, nutrition
Administration’s site: http://www.fda.gov
then, however, consumers need to know that current knowledge is growing at an incredibly fast pace.
genetic test kits commonly available on the Internet are The recent surge in genomics research grew from
unproven and quite likely fraudulent.) the Human Genome Project, an international effort
by industry and government scientists to identify and
describe all of the genes in the human genome – that is,
all the genetic information contained within a person’s
cells. Completed in 2003, this project developed many
of the research technologies needed to study genes and
genetic variation. Scientists are now working to identify
the individual proteins made by the genes, the genes
associated with diseases, and the dietary and lifestyle • Develop your understanding of these key
topics by responding to the Critical thinking
choices that most influence the expression of those genes.
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questions.
A GENOMICS PRIMER
Can your specific diet and lifestyle needs be decided in a laboratory?
Figure H6.1 shows the relationships among the materials
that comprise the genome. As the discussion of protein
• Research these thought-provoking topics
How nutrients influence gene activity and how genes
synthesis in Chapter 6 points out, genetic information is
encoded in DNA molecules within the nucleus of cells. further by exploring the weblinks listed in
The DNA molecules and associated proteins are packed
influence the activities of nutrients is the focus of a
new field of study called nutritional genomics. Unlike
within 46 chromosomes. The genes are segments of a DNA
strand that can eventually be translated into one or more
Nutrition on the net.
sciences in the 20th century, nutritional genomics takes
proteins. The sequence of nucleotide bases within each
a comprehensive approach in analysing information
gene determines the amino acid sequence of a particular
from several fields of study, providing an integrated
protein. Scientists currently estimate that there are between
understanding of the findings. Consider how multiple
20 000 and 25 000 genes in the human genome.
disciplines contributed to our understanding of vitamin
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FEATURES MATRIX
APPLICATIONS OF CURRENT RESEARCH
CHAPTER HOW TO ANIMATED FIGURES
NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH IN NUTRITION
1 Calculate the energy available from foods The key dietary patterns of Using the energy density of
long-term health foods to eat less
Determine whether a website is reliable
3 The myth of ‘food combining’ Stomach hormones Figure 3.7 The digestive fate of a sandwich
4 Reduce the intake of added sugars Diabetes and glycaemic Fructose and FODMAPS Figure 4.10 C
arbohydrate digestion in
index the GI tract
5 Make heart-healthy choices – by food group Mediterranean diet and Omega-3s and brain Figure 5.15 Absorption of fat
health development
6 Protein and rehabilitation Fighting sarcopenia Figure 6.6 Protein digestion in the GI tract
7 Identifying a fad diet Leaky mitochondria and Figure 7.5 Glycolysis: glucose to pyruvate
body heat
Figure 7.9 Fatty acid to acetyl CoA
Figure 7.19 E
lectron transport chain and
ATP synthesis
8 Estimate energy requirements What makes us feel full? Imaging the brain to
determine why we eat
Childhood obesity
9 Compare foods based on energy density Mindful eaters eat less Hunger hormones make Figure 9.7 Influence of physical activity on
long-term weight loss discretionary kilojoule allowance
Identify a fad diet or weight-loss scam How water helps you feel full difficult
10 Understand dose levels and effects Using niacin to prevent heart Folic acid supplements Figure 10.1 Coenzyme action
disease appear safe for all
Evaluate foods for their nutrient contributions Figure 10.12 Metabolic pathways involving B
Can vitamin C cure the group vitamins
Estimate niacin equivalents common cold?
12 Cut salt (and sodium) intake Do we really need ‘8 glasses Dietary potassium linked to Figure 12.2 A nephron, one of the kidney’s
of water’ each day? a longer life many functioning units
Estimate your calcium intake
A diet to lower blood pressure Magnesium supplements Figure 12.3 H
ow the body regulates
and muscle cramps blood volume
13 Estimate the recommended daily intake for iron The key dietary factors that Zinc and the common cold Figure 13.3 Iron recycled in the body
affect iron absorption
Figure 13.6 Enteropancreatic circulation of zinc
14 Maximise glycogen stores: carbohydrate loading Hyponatraemia Strength training for the Figure 14.1 Delivery of oxygen by the heart
elderly and lungs to the muscles
Evaluate sports drinks
15 Vitamin D deficiency in Folic acid in pregnancy
pregnancy
16 Plot measures on a growth chart Fathers and children’s diets Fruit juice and childhood
adiposity
18 Assess your risk of heart disease Fibre intake and diabetes Fructose and blood
control pressure
Implement a heart-healthy diet
plants
Prepare foods to minimise pesticide residues
PREFACE
Nutrition is a science. The details of a nutrient’s chemistry or a cell’s biology can
be overwhelming and confusing to some, but it needn’t be. When the science is
explained step by step and the facts are connected one by one, the details become clear
and understandable. That has been the goal since the book was first developed and
continues to be updated in this third edition: to reveal the fascination of science and
share the excitement of nutrition with readers. We have learned from the hundreds
of university teachers and nutrition professionals and more than a million students
who have used previous editions of this book through the years that readers want to
understand nutrition so that they can make healthy choices in their daily lives.
With its focus on Australia and New Zealand, the text incorporates current
nutrition recommendations and public health issues, and food culture relevant to those
studying and working in nutrition in this region of the world.
Because nutrition is an active science, staying current is paramount. To that end,
this edition incorporates the latest in nutrition research. The connections between diet
and disease have become more apparent – and our interest in making smart health
choices has followed. More people are living longer and healthier lives. The science
of nutrition has grown rapidly, with new research emerging daily. In this edition, as
with previous editions, every chapter has been substantially revised to reflect the many
changes that have occurred in the field of nutrition and in our daily lives over the years.
We hope that this book serves you well.
THE CHAPTERS
Understanding Nutrition presents the core information of an introductory nutrition course.
The early chapters introduce the nutrients and their work in the body, and the later chapters
apply that information to people’s lives – describing the role of foods and nutrients in energy
balance and weight control, in physical activity, in the life cycle and in disease prevention,
and food safety. Each chapter also clearly flags for the reader practical applications of
nutrition research as well as presenting the most recent research in the topic area.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
Every chapter is followed by a highlight that provides readers with an in-depth look at a
current, and often controversial, topic that relates to its companion chapter. Highlight
4 features vitamin D and the many health benefits now being linked to this ‘sunshine
vitamin’. New to this edition are Critical Thinking Questions designed to encourage
readers to develop clear, rational, open-minded, and informed thoughts based on the
evidence presented in the highlight.
THE APPENDICES
The appendices are valuable references for a number of purposes. Appendix A
summarises background information on the hormonal and nervous systems,
complementing Appendices B and C on basic chemistry, the chemical structures of
nutrients and major metabolic pathways. Appendix D describes measures of protein
quality. Appendix E provides detailed coverage of nutrition assessment, and Appendix F
presents estimated energy requirements for men and women at various levels of
physical activity. Appendix G presents common calculation and conversion tips.
PREFACE xix
THE COVERS
The inside of the covers puts commonly used information at your fingertips, including
current nutrient recommendations, as well as suggested weight ranges for various
heights.
We have taken great care to provide accurate information and have included many
references at the end of the book. However, to keep the number of references
manageable, many statements appear without references. All statements reflect current
nutrition knowledge and the authors will supply references upon request. In addition to
supporting text statements, the references provide readers with resources for finding a
good overview or more details on the subject.
In this new edition, the art and layout have been carefully designed to be inviting
while enhancing student learning. For all chapters and highlights, content has been
reviewed and updated. Several new figures and tables have been created and others
revised to enhance learning. Each chapter also features a true–false ‘commonsense’ test
presented at the beginning to allow students to test their core knowledge on practical
nutrition concepts related to the topic. Answers to these commonsense questions are
revealed throughout the chapter and a brief explanation is given at the end. This new
edition has also been revised throughout to include more content and related nutrition
issues that are specific to New Zealand. For example, Chapter 2 features the newly
released Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults. And to acknowledge the
growing interest in the gastrointestinal microbiome in health, an expanded section in
Chapter 3 has been added as well as a research focus in Chapter 4.
Nutrition is a fascinating subject, and we hope our enthusiasm for it comes through
on every page.
Tim Crowe
David Cameron-Smith
Adam Walsh
Ellie Whitney
Sharon Rady Rolfes
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Sharon Rady Rolfes received her MS in nutrition and food science from Florida
State University. She is a founding member of Nutrition and Health Associates, an
information resource centre that maintains a research database on over 1000 nutrition-
related topics. Sharon’s publications include the college textbooks Understanding
Nutrition 12th edn and Nutrition for Health and Health Care 4th edn. In addition to
writing and research, she occasionally teaches at Florida State University and serves
as a consultant for various educational projects. Her volunteer work includes serving
on the board of Working Well, a community initiative dedicated to creating a healthy
workforce.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The adaptation and updating of this textbook has been a team effort by the three of
us, all focused on improving a book that has been well received throughout nutrition
courses in Australia and New Zealand. Many thanks must go to the team of external
reviewers who gave valuable feedback and advice on each of the chapters in order to
improve the relevance of the text to the teaching of nutrition in Australia and New
Zealand. The team at Cengage have been instrumental in guiding us through the entire
process and have been a pleasure to work with through all stages of development. It is
rewarding to see the text now in print after all our hard work.
From Tim Crowe: Many thanks go to my nutrition and dietetic friends and colleagues
who have been down the publication path before and assured me that the late nights
and long weekends of writing and proofing would be time well spent in producing a
piece of work to be proud of.
From Adam Walsh: Thanks to my two wonderful boys for keeping me grounded. They
have, on more than one occasion, reminded me that even though I’m the dietitian in
the house, I’m still just Dad.
The authors and Cengage Learning would like to thank our reviewers who provided
incisive and helpful feedback:
• Scott Andrew, Charles Sturt University
• Jo Andrews, Australian Institute of Applied Sciences
• Louise Brough, Massey University
• Alison Coates, University of South Australia
• Michael Colenso, Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
• Anne-Louise Heath, Otago Polytechnic
• Daniel Jolley, Challenger Institute of Technology
• Jane Kellet, University of Canberra
• Evangeline Mantzioris, University of South Australia
• Ken Ng, University of Melbourne
• Rebecca Parker, TAFE NSW
• Victoria Pinches, TAFE QLD
• Nicole Quaife, Think Education Group
• Delia Quinn, Edith Cowan University
• Nirma Samarawickrema, Monash University
• Matt Sharman, University of Tasmania
• Janet Weber, Massey University
The authors and Cengage Learning would also like to thank the following
supplementary resource authors for their contributions to the first edition:
• Associate Professor Jack Antonas – Victoria University
• Dr Clare Wall – University of Auckland
• Dr Fiona Pelly – University of the Sunshine Coast
• Victoria Logan – Otago University
• Alisa Conlan – RMIT University
1
CHAPTER
AN OVERVIEW OF NUTRITION
Nutrition in your life
Believe it or not, you have probably eaten at least 20 000 meals in your life. Without
any conscious effort on your part, your body uses the nutrients from those meals to
make all its components, fuel all its activities and defend itself against diseases. How
successfully your body handles these tasks depends, in part, on your food choices.
Nutritious food choices support healthy bodies.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
FOOD CHOICES Throughout this
chapter, the
The nutrients • Establishing energy recommendations
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• Nutrients in foods and in the body • Using nutrient recommendations indicates an
• Energy-yielding nutrients: carbohydrate, • Comparing nutrient recommendations opportunity for
fat and protein Nutrition assessment online self-study,
• Vitamins • Nutrition assessment of individuals linking you to
• Minerals • Nutrition assessment of populations activities, videos
• Water Diet and health and other online
The science of nutrition • Chronic diseases resources.
• Conducting research • Risk factors for chronic diseases • How to: Practice
• Analysing research findings Highlight 1: Nutrition information and problems
• Evaluating the reliability of research misinformation – on the net and in the news • Nutrition
Nutrient reference values portfolio journal
• Establishing nutrient recommendations • Nutrition
calculations:
Practice problems
1
2 UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION
Welcome to the world of nutrition. Although you may not always have been aware of it, nutrition
has played a significant role in your life. And it will continue to affect you in major ways,
depending on the foods you select.
Every day, several times a day, you make food choices that influence your body’s health for
better or worse. Each day’s choices may benefit or harm your health only a little, but when these
choices are repeated over years and decades, the rewards or consequences become major. That
In general, a chronic being the case, paying close attention to good eating habits now can bring you health benefits
disease progresses later. Conversely, carelessness about food choices can contribute to many chronic diseases
slowly or with little prevalent in later life, including heart disease and cancer. Of course, some people will become
change and lasts a long
ill or die young no matter what choices they make, and others will live long lives despite making
time. By comparison, an
acute disease develops
poor choices. For the majority of us, however, the food choices we make each and every day will
quickly, produces sharp benefit or impair our health in proportion to the wisdom of those choices.
symptoms and runs a Although most people realise that their food habits affect their health, they often choose
short course. foods for other reasons. After all, foods bring to the table a variety of pleasures, traditions and
• chronos 5 time associations as well as nourishment. The challenge, then, is to combine favourite foods and fun
• acute 5 sharp times with a nutritionally balanced diet.
FOOD CHOICES
LEARN IT
PUTTING
Describe how various factors influence personal food choices.
COMMON-
SENSE TO
THE TEST
People decide what to eat, when to eat and even whether to eat in highly personal ways, often
What we eat is
based on behavioural or social motives rather than on an awareness of nutrition’s importance
largely driven
by how hungry to health.
we are. Many different food choices can support good health, and an understanding of nutrition will
FALSE help you to make sensible selections more often.
Personal preference
As you might expect, the primary reason people choose foods is taste – they like
certain flavours. Two widely shared preferences are for the sweetness of sugar and
for the savouriness of salt. Liking high-fat foods also appears to be a universally
common preference. Other preferences might be for the hot chilli common in
Mexican cooking or the curry spices of Indian cuisine. Some research suggests that
genetics may influence people’s food preferences.1
Habit
People sometimes select foods out of habit. They eat cereal every morning, for
example, simply because they have always eaten cereal for breakfast. Eating a familiar
food and not having to make any decisions can be comforting.
People eat the foods they grew up eating. Every country, and in fact every region of
a country, has its own typical foods and ways of combining them into meals. The
‘Australian diet’ includes many ethnic foods from various countries, such as Greece,
Italy, Thailand and China, all adding variety to the diet. The New Zealand diet has
An enjoyable way to learn about other been influenced by British, Pacific and, more recently, Asian migrants. Recent trends
cultures is to taste their ethnic foods. in the New Zealand diet include a reduction in beef, lamb and potatoes and an
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