NTP Final Exam
Define Nutrition - ANSWER Science focused on interactions between living
organisms and food, and how the body uses and consumes food
Nutrients - ANSWER Chemical substances contained in food that are necessary to
sustain life
Six Macronutrients - ANSWER Water, fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins,
minterals
Water - ANSWER 55-60% of body mass
found in all tissues
improves oxygen delivery to cells
removes waste
transports nutrients
regulates body temperature
flushes toxins
maintain electrical content
cushion and lubricate the joints
Fats - ANSWER 15% of body weight
Energy
building blocks of cell membranes and hormones
Required for absorption of proteins
Lining for organs in the body
Slow uptake of food consumption
Makes food taste good
Absorption of fat soluble vitamins
Proteins - ANSWER Building blocks of the body
Uses 50K proteins for everything
Enzymes manage biochecmical processes
Antibodies fight infection
Hemoglobin carries oxygen and hormones
Hormones regulate metabolism
All are a combo of 20 different amino acids
Make up 95% of muscle tissue
Carbohydrates - ANSWER fuel for the brain
quick source of energy
helps regulate protein and fat metabolism
source of fiber which eliminates waste
fights inections
, promotes growth of body tissue
Two Micro nutrients - ANSWER Minerals, Vitamins
Minerals - ANSWER 4% of the body
Solely from food sources
what remain of ash when tissues are burned
103 known, at least 1 is necessary for health
have electrical charge
Control osmotic pressure across cell membrane
Cofactors for enzymes and maintain ph balance
Increase alkaline with calcium
Increase acidity with phosphorase
Transfer nutrients across cell membrane
Contract and relax muscles - cal/mg
regulate tissue growth
provide support
Vitamins - ANSWER Less than 1% of the body
cannot be manufactured by the body
best when absorbed with cofactors
helpers in metabolism
activates enzymes
antioxidants
essential for growth, vitality, and health
methyl donors - b12, betaine
immune system modulators
5 Miles stones that led to the modern diet - ANSWER Agricultural revolution
Introduction of refined sugar
Industrial revolution
Food giants
World War 2
Agricultural Revolution - ANSWER Hunter gathers to planters
feast/fast to consistent intake
Introduction of refined sugar - ANSWER learned how to take natural sources and
make sugar
Industrial revolution - ANSWER mechanize the food process industry
Food giants - ANSWER Kellog, kraft, nestle
creating foods of convienience
World War 2 - ANSWER Chemical revolution
Hydrogenated oils
Preservatives
Dr. Prices contribution - ANSWER Traveled the world to examine traditional diets
Define Nutrition - ANSWER Science focused on interactions between living
organisms and food, and how the body uses and consumes food
Nutrients - ANSWER Chemical substances contained in food that are necessary to
sustain life
Six Macronutrients - ANSWER Water, fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins,
minterals
Water - ANSWER 55-60% of body mass
found in all tissues
improves oxygen delivery to cells
removes waste
transports nutrients
regulates body temperature
flushes toxins
maintain electrical content
cushion and lubricate the joints
Fats - ANSWER 15% of body weight
Energy
building blocks of cell membranes and hormones
Required for absorption of proteins
Lining for organs in the body
Slow uptake of food consumption
Makes food taste good
Absorption of fat soluble vitamins
Proteins - ANSWER Building blocks of the body
Uses 50K proteins for everything
Enzymes manage biochecmical processes
Antibodies fight infection
Hemoglobin carries oxygen and hormones
Hormones regulate metabolism
All are a combo of 20 different amino acids
Make up 95% of muscle tissue
Carbohydrates - ANSWER fuel for the brain
quick source of energy
helps regulate protein and fat metabolism
source of fiber which eliminates waste
fights inections
, promotes growth of body tissue
Two Micro nutrients - ANSWER Minerals, Vitamins
Minerals - ANSWER 4% of the body
Solely from food sources
what remain of ash when tissues are burned
103 known, at least 1 is necessary for health
have electrical charge
Control osmotic pressure across cell membrane
Cofactors for enzymes and maintain ph balance
Increase alkaline with calcium
Increase acidity with phosphorase
Transfer nutrients across cell membrane
Contract and relax muscles - cal/mg
regulate tissue growth
provide support
Vitamins - ANSWER Less than 1% of the body
cannot be manufactured by the body
best when absorbed with cofactors
helpers in metabolism
activates enzymes
antioxidants
essential for growth, vitality, and health
methyl donors - b12, betaine
immune system modulators
5 Miles stones that led to the modern diet - ANSWER Agricultural revolution
Introduction of refined sugar
Industrial revolution
Food giants
World War 2
Agricultural Revolution - ANSWER Hunter gathers to planters
feast/fast to consistent intake
Introduction of refined sugar - ANSWER learned how to take natural sources and
make sugar
Industrial revolution - ANSWER mechanize the food process industry
Food giants - ANSWER Kellog, kraft, nestle
creating foods of convienience
World War 2 - ANSWER Chemical revolution
Hydrogenated oils
Preservatives
Dr. Prices contribution - ANSWER Traveled the world to examine traditional diets
