HNF 150 - MSU Exam 1* Questions and Answers Already Passed

HNF 150 - MSU Exam 1* Questions and Answers Already Passed What is nutrition? study of how food nourishes the body Vitamin C protects cells against damage important for healthy gums and skin helps absorb iron prevents scurvy What are nutrients? components of food that are indispensable to the body's functioning What do nutrients provide? energy serve as building material maintain or repair body parts supports growth "Essential" Nutrients must be obtained from an external source because we can't make them ourselves or can't make enough Type of Nutrients Water Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Vitamins Minerals What are calories? 1 calorie = the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 liter of water 1 degree Celsius Nutrient Density foods rich in nutrients relative to their energy content (calories) *usually whole foods Why measure diet and nutrition? - characterize dietary patterns of individuals - assess exposure to food, nutrients and non-nutrients - identify population groups who do not have adequate nutrition for preventing diseases How do we measure diet and nutrition? Anthropometric methods Clinical examination