NUTRITION MIDTERM CHAPTERS 1-6 ACTUAL
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Poor source of micronutrients compared to energy value
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1 Macronutrient 2 Nutrient dense foods
3 Empty calorie foods 4 Micronutrients
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Terms in this set (97)
,Macronutrient A chemical substance that an organism must
obtain in relatively large amounts
How many calories per gram for 4
carbohydrates?
How many calories per gram for 4
proteins?
How many calories per gram for 9
fats?
Micronutrients A chemical substance needed in very small
amounts, they do not provide energy
Examples of micronutrients? Vitamins and minerals
, Examples of macronutrients? Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Metabolism Chemical processes that take place in living cells
Phytochemicals Substances found in plant foods that are not
classified as "nutrients" but are beneficial to
health; plants make hundreds of phytochemicals
Antioxidants Compounds that protect our cells from the
damage caused by oxidation;
can help protect the body from damaging
molecules
Risk factor Personal characteristic that influences changes of
developing dz; examples include genetic
background, age, environment, access to health
care, lifestyle, and psychological factors
2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
Poor source of micronutrients compared to energy value
Choose an answer
1 Macronutrient 2 Nutrient dense foods
3 Empty calorie foods 4 Micronutrients
Don't know?
Terms in this set (97)
,Macronutrient A chemical substance that an organism must
obtain in relatively large amounts
How many calories per gram for 4
carbohydrates?
How many calories per gram for 4
proteins?
How many calories per gram for 9
fats?
Micronutrients A chemical substance needed in very small
amounts, they do not provide energy
Examples of micronutrients? Vitamins and minerals
, Examples of macronutrients? Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Metabolism Chemical processes that take place in living cells
Phytochemicals Substances found in plant foods that are not
classified as "nutrients" but are beneficial to
health; plants make hundreds of phytochemicals
Antioxidants Compounds that protect our cells from the
damage caused by oxidation;
can help protect the body from damaging
molecules
Risk factor Personal characteristic that influences changes of
developing dz; examples include genetic
background, age, environment, access to health
care, lifestyle, and psychological factors
