nutrition exam 1 chapter 1-2
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1. Nutrition the science of the study of food, how it nourishes our body, how it influences
2. Wellness multidimensional state of being: physical, emotion, and spiritual health
3. Nutrients The chemicals in food that are critical to human growth and function
4. Macronutrients Nutrients required in relatively large amounts it provides energy for our bodies
5. 4 Types of Macronu- Carbohydrates
trients Fats
Proteins
water
6. Micronutrients Nutrients required in relatively small amounts
7. 2 Types of Micronu- Vitamins
trients Minerals
8. Carbohydrates Primary source of energy for the body
provides 4 kcal of energy per gram
found in grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, seeds, nuts, and dairy
9. Fats an important energy source used during rest or low intensity exercise
9 kcal of energy per gram most energy dense macronutrients
found in solid fats and liquid fats
10. Proteins building cells and tissues, maintaining bones, repairing damaged structures,
regulating metabolism
4 kcal per gram
found in meats, dairy products, seeds, nuts and legumes
11. Vitamins compound containing carbon that assist in regulating body processes
fat soluble vitamins
water soluble vitamins
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12. Minerals Substances that do not contain carbon and are not broken down during
digestion or destroyed by heat or light
functions include energy production fluid regulation and bone structure
13. minerals include sodium calcium iron potassium magnesium copper
14. Water supports all body functions and is necessary for health and survival
15. Healthful diet provides the proper combination of energy and nutrients
is: adequate, moderate, balanced, varied
16. adequate diet provides enough energy nutrients fiber and vitamins to maintain health.
17. moderation diet means a diet which contains the right amounts of food for maintaining proper
weight and optimizing the functions of our bodies.
18. balanced diet contains the right combination of foods providing the proper balance of
nutrients
19. Variety refers to eating different food each day
20. Dietary Reference are U.S. and Canadian lists of dietary standards.
Intakes (DRIs) identify the amount of a nutrient to prevent deficiency disease and reduce the
risk of chronic disease
21. Estimated Energy The average dietary energy intake (kcal) to maintain energy balance
Requirement
22. Acceptable Describes the portion of the energy intake that should come from each
Macronutrient macronutrient
Distribution Range
(AMDR)
23.
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1. Nutrition the science of the study of food, how it nourishes our body, how it influences
2. Wellness multidimensional state of being: physical, emotion, and spiritual health
3. Nutrients The chemicals in food that are critical to human growth and function
4. Macronutrients Nutrients required in relatively large amounts it provides energy for our bodies
5. 4 Types of Macronu- Carbohydrates
trients Fats
Proteins
water
6. Micronutrients Nutrients required in relatively small amounts
7. 2 Types of Micronu- Vitamins
trients Minerals
8. Carbohydrates Primary source of energy for the body
provides 4 kcal of energy per gram
found in grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, seeds, nuts, and dairy
9. Fats an important energy source used during rest or low intensity exercise
9 kcal of energy per gram most energy dense macronutrients
found in solid fats and liquid fats
10. Proteins building cells and tissues, maintaining bones, repairing damaged structures,
regulating metabolism
4 kcal per gram
found in meats, dairy products, seeds, nuts and legumes
11. Vitamins compound containing carbon that assist in regulating body processes
fat soluble vitamins
water soluble vitamins
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12. Minerals Substances that do not contain carbon and are not broken down during
digestion or destroyed by heat or light
functions include energy production fluid regulation and bone structure
13. minerals include sodium calcium iron potassium magnesium copper
14. Water supports all body functions and is necessary for health and survival
15. Healthful diet provides the proper combination of energy and nutrients
is: adequate, moderate, balanced, varied
16. adequate diet provides enough energy nutrients fiber and vitamins to maintain health.
17. moderation diet means a diet which contains the right amounts of food for maintaining proper
weight and optimizing the functions of our bodies.
18. balanced diet contains the right combination of foods providing the proper balance of
nutrients
19. Variety refers to eating different food each day
20. Dietary Reference are U.S. and Canadian lists of dietary standards.
Intakes (DRIs) identify the amount of a nutrient to prevent deficiency disease and reduce the
risk of chronic disease
21. Estimated Energy The average dietary energy intake (kcal) to maintain energy balance
Requirement
22. Acceptable Describes the portion of the energy intake that should come from each
Macronutrient macronutrient
Distribution Range
(AMDR)
23.
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