BSG exam 1 review with Complete
Solutions
diet - ANSWER-usual pattern of food choices
nutrients - ANSWER-chemicals necessary for proper body functioning
- nutrients are necessary for the growth, maintenance, and repair of your body's cells.
U.S poor eating habits - ANSWER-lead to type 2 diabetes, types of cancer, and strokes
Chronic - ANSWER-refers to diseases and many other medical conditions that erelong
term and often difficult to treat.
people who have a healthy diet are more likely to - ANSWER-have a proper immune
response to fight against diseases and infections
Nutrition - ANSWER-scientific study of nutrients and how the body uses these
substances.
chemistry - ANSWER-study of the composition and characteristics of matter and
changes that can occur to it
matter - ANSWER-is anything that has mass and takes up space
six classes of nutrients - ANSWER-carbohydrates, fats (lipids), proteins, vitamins,
minerals, water
difference between men and women - ANSWER-women have less water and protein
and considerably more fat than a man.
cell - ANSWER-smallest living functional unit an organism
- doesn't need food to survive, but needs nutrients to carry out metabolic activities.
metabolism - ANSWER-total of all chemical processes that take place in living cells
essenital nutrient - ANSWER-nutrient that must be supplies by food.
- water is the most essential nutrient
- the body can synthesize many nutrients lipids cholesterol and fat, but about 50
nutrients are dietary essentials.
, three key features to identify essential nutrient - ANSWER-1. if the nutrient I missing
from the diet a deficiency disease occurs as a result.
2. when missing nutrient is added to diet, the abnormal physiological changes are
corrected
3. after scientists identify the nutrients specific roles in body, they can explain why
abnormalities occur.
Phytochemicals - ANSWER-compounds made by plants that are not nutrients
Antioxidants - ANSWER-substance that protects other compounds from being damaged
or destroyed by certain factors.
dietary supplements - ANSWER-nutrient preparations, certain hormones, and herbal
products
to determine weight in kg - ANSWER-divide your weight on pounds by 2.2 pounds
What is a calorie? - ANSWER-the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of
1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius
Macronutrients - ANSWER-nutrients needed in gram amounts daily and that provide
energy, carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
(macronutrients supply energy for cells, whereas micronutrients do not)
Micronutrients - ANSWER-vitamins and minerals
ket nutrition concepts - ANSWER-1. most naturally occurring foods are mixtures of
nutrients
2. variety can help ensure the nutritional adequacy of a diet.
3. there are no :good" or "bad" foods
4. enjoy eating all foods in moderation
5.for each nutrient, there is a range of safe intake
6. food is the best source of nutrients and photochemical
7. there is mot "one side fits all" approach to planning a nutritionally adequate diet
8. foods and nutrients they contain are not cure-alls
9. malnutrition includes undernutrion as well as overnutrion.
10. nutrition is a dynamic science
empty calories - ANSWER-calories derived from food containing no nutrients.
nutrient dense - ANSWER-foods that have a high ratio of nutrients to calories
energy density - ANSWER-energy value of a food in relation to the food's weight
Solutions
diet - ANSWER-usual pattern of food choices
nutrients - ANSWER-chemicals necessary for proper body functioning
- nutrients are necessary for the growth, maintenance, and repair of your body's cells.
U.S poor eating habits - ANSWER-lead to type 2 diabetes, types of cancer, and strokes
Chronic - ANSWER-refers to diseases and many other medical conditions that erelong
term and often difficult to treat.
people who have a healthy diet are more likely to - ANSWER-have a proper immune
response to fight against diseases and infections
Nutrition - ANSWER-scientific study of nutrients and how the body uses these
substances.
chemistry - ANSWER-study of the composition and characteristics of matter and
changes that can occur to it
matter - ANSWER-is anything that has mass and takes up space
six classes of nutrients - ANSWER-carbohydrates, fats (lipids), proteins, vitamins,
minerals, water
difference between men and women - ANSWER-women have less water and protein
and considerably more fat than a man.
cell - ANSWER-smallest living functional unit an organism
- doesn't need food to survive, but needs nutrients to carry out metabolic activities.
metabolism - ANSWER-total of all chemical processes that take place in living cells
essenital nutrient - ANSWER-nutrient that must be supplies by food.
- water is the most essential nutrient
- the body can synthesize many nutrients lipids cholesterol and fat, but about 50
nutrients are dietary essentials.
, three key features to identify essential nutrient - ANSWER-1. if the nutrient I missing
from the diet a deficiency disease occurs as a result.
2. when missing nutrient is added to diet, the abnormal physiological changes are
corrected
3. after scientists identify the nutrients specific roles in body, they can explain why
abnormalities occur.
Phytochemicals - ANSWER-compounds made by plants that are not nutrients
Antioxidants - ANSWER-substance that protects other compounds from being damaged
or destroyed by certain factors.
dietary supplements - ANSWER-nutrient preparations, certain hormones, and herbal
products
to determine weight in kg - ANSWER-divide your weight on pounds by 2.2 pounds
What is a calorie? - ANSWER-the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of
1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius
Macronutrients - ANSWER-nutrients needed in gram amounts daily and that provide
energy, carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
(macronutrients supply energy for cells, whereas micronutrients do not)
Micronutrients - ANSWER-vitamins and minerals
ket nutrition concepts - ANSWER-1. most naturally occurring foods are mixtures of
nutrients
2. variety can help ensure the nutritional adequacy of a diet.
3. there are no :good" or "bad" foods
4. enjoy eating all foods in moderation
5.for each nutrient, there is a range of safe intake
6. food is the best source of nutrients and photochemical
7. there is mot "one side fits all" approach to planning a nutritionally adequate diet
8. foods and nutrients they contain are not cure-alls
9. malnutrition includes undernutrion as well as overnutrion.
10. nutrition is a dynamic science
empty calories - ANSWER-calories derived from food containing no nutrients.
nutrient dense - ANSWER-foods that have a high ratio of nutrients to calories
energy density - ANSWER-energy value of a food in relation to the food's weight
