NTP Midterm Exam Review A Graded Questions & Answers

Nutrition - ANSWER-A science focused on the interactions between living organisms and their food; The study of the biological processes used by the body to break down, absorb, and utilize the nutrients contained in the food. Nutrients - ANSWER-The chemical substances contained in food that are necessary to sustain life. Provide energy, contribute to body's structure, regulate and assist in body processes. Six Classes of Nutrients - ANSWER-Water Fats Carbs Protein Vitamins Minerals 5 Major Milestones that lead to the "modern" diet - ANSWER-1. Agricultural Revolution 2. Refined Sugar 3. Industrial Revolution 4. Food Giants 5. Chemical Revolution Dr. Price contribution to nutritional research - ANSWER-- Variety of diets are healthy/ not one size fits all. - Certain dietary laws were inflexible and unchangeable. - Foods must be properly prepared and in whole form. - While there was variety, there were commonalities. - Diets were 4 times as high in calcium and other minerals and 10 times higher in fat soluble vitamins - Everyone was fermenting and soaking grains, nuts, and seeds