Human Nutrition Test 2.docx

Human Nutrition Test 2

Nutrients - ANS >> Chemical compounds in foods to provide fuel for energy, growth, maintenance
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and to regulate body process.
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Six Classes - ANS >> Carbs, fats (lipids), proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.
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Carbs, fats (lipids) and protein - ANS >> Provide energy in the form of kilocalories.
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Vitamins, minerals, and water - ANS >> Help regulate many body processes, including metabolism.
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Phytochemicals - ANS >> Nonnutrient compounds that contribute to health and may play a role in
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fighting chronic diseases. i.e. beta carateen, liocopeen, etc.
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Nutrition - ANS >> The science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods nourish and affect
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body functions and health.
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Leading dietary related causes of death - ANS >> Heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes
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Macronutrients - ANS >> Energy-yielding nutrients needed in higher amounts. Carbs, lipids and
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proteins.
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Micronutrients - ANS >> Needed in smaller amounts such as vitamins and minerals. These are equally
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as important as the macronutrients.
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Water - ANS >> Copious amounts are needed daily for hydration. 6-8 8 oz glasses a day.
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Carbs, fats, and proteins - ANS >> Provide energy and growth, maintenance, support structure, and
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regulate processes.
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Carbs/proteins provide how much energy per gram - ANS >> 4 D D D D D D D D D D




Fats provide how much energy per gram - ANS >> 9
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Organic compounds - ANS >> Contain carbon atoms, also have hydrogen and oxygen.
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Proteins contain - ANS >> Nitrogen atoms
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Carbs supply - ANS >> glucose, a major energy source.
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Fats supply - ANS >> insulation for the body to maintain body temperature and cushions organs as
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well as supplying energy.
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Proteins are best suited for - ANS >> Growth and maintenance of muscle, tissues, and organs. Making
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hormones, enzymes, healthy immune system and transporting other nutrients.
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