NUTRITION 101 Study Questions Answers

NUTRITION - the study of essential nutrients and the processes by which nutrients are used by the body NUTRIENT - substances in food that are required by the body to provide energy, support growth, maintenance and repair of body tissue ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS - must be consumed in the diet in order to maintain health because it cannot be made by the body 6 CLASSES OF NUTRIENTS - carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, vitamins and minerals 2 SUB CLASSES OF NUTRIENTS - macronutrients and micronutrients MACRONUTRIENTS - nutrients that provide energy such as carbs, protein, fat and water MICRONUTRIENTS - nutrients that doesn't provide energy such as vitamins and minerals MALNUTRITION - any condition caused by deficient or excess energy or nutrient intake or by a nutrient imbalance