NUR 1172: Nutritional Principles Exam 1 Graded A+ | Latest Update 2023

NUR 1172: Nutritional Principles Exam 1 Graded A+ | Latest Update 2023. macronutrients carbs,fats, and proteins 5. micronutrients vitamins and minerals 6. Describe phytochemicals and their food sources. non-nutrient compounds that contribute to health and may play a role in fighting chronic diseases, they help prevent lycopene and prostate cancer, and they are found in plants 7. Calculate the calorie content of a food based on the grams of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. carbs and protein= 4kcal/g alcohol=7kcal/g fats=9kcal/g 8. Understand the important roles that vitamins, minerals, and water play in your diet. minerals and vitamins are essential for metabolism and assist enzymes in speeding up chemical reactions and make co enzymes water *part of fluid medium in and out of cell *helps chemical reactions *transports nutrients and oxygen *helps maintain body temp 1 / 13 Principles of Nutrition Exam 1 lubricants for joints, eyes, mouth, intestinal tracts *protective cushion for organs 9. Understand the scientific method that is involved in nutrition research. Scientific method: process used by scientists to generate sound research findings Step 1: observe, ask questions, and formulate a hypothesis (idea based on observation) Step 2: conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis Step 3: share findings in a peer-reviewed journal (research publication for scientists) 10. observational research involves looking at two factors in two or more groups