Amy O Halloran

ATU Public Health Nutrition Student

[Amy O Halloran @aoh1302]

Calories matter, but nutrient density matters more: 200 calories of cookies doesn’t contain the range of micronutrients that 200 calories of vegetables can provide 🥒🥗🫑🥬🥦🥕🌶️🫜 #atunutrition #nutritionstudent

[Amy O Halloran @aoh1302]

Iron requirements actually don’t increase during pregnancy! 🤰 the EFSA recommendation is 16mg/day for women aged 18-40, including both pregnant and lactating women 🥬🥩 Also include vitamin C to help absorb iron 🍊

[Amy O Halloran @aoh1302]

Do Iron requirements increase during pregnancy?

[Amy O Halloran @aoh1302]

Today I am tweeting learnings from my nutrition through the life cycle module, did you know iodine requirements are higher in pregnant women for a baby’s brain development 🧠🥚🐠🥛#ATUNutrition #Nutritionthroughthelifecycle #evidencebased

[Amy O Halloran @aoh1302]

There’s no single ‘superfood’ that guarantees health. A balanced, varied diet is way more powerful than any trendy food! 🥗🍓🍒🍎🥝🥒

[Amy O Halloran @aoh1302]

'Detox Diets' don't cleanse your body, your liver and kidneys already do that!! To support them: stay hydrated🥤 and limit alcohol🍺❌❌

[Amy O Halloran @aoh1302]

Drinking orange juice 🍊🍊isn't the same as eating an orange! Juice lacks fibre. Choose whole fruit where possible🍊🍐🍌🍉🍎

[Amy O Halloran @aoh1302]

Don't fear fats! Healthy fats support hormones, brain health and vitamin absorption🧠. Some sources include: nuts🥜, seeds🌱, and olive oil🫒. Balance > Restriction #atunutrition #nutritionstudent

[Amy O Halloran @aoh1302]

Too much salt can raise blood pressure, but cutting it completely isn't healthy either. Your body needs some sodium for nerve and muscle function 💪🧠

[Amy O Halloran @aoh1302]

Many people eat way more protein than they need! The average adult only needs about 0.8g of protein per kg of body weight per day. 💪💪💪

[Amy O Halloran @aoh1302]

Myth: ❌ 'Carbs make you fat.'
Fact: ✅ Carbs are your body's main energy source. The issue is refined carbs, not wholegrains, fruits or legumes. 🍏🍞🥔
#atunutrition #mythbusted