NUTR 2100 Exam 1 with Verified Answers Graded A+
Disease Risk Factors- -Exercise
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Body Mass
Drug Use
Balanced Diet (fruits/veggies, lean protein, whole grains)
Genetics
Environment
Nutrition- -How compounds in foods nourish and affect body functions/health. The
levels and functions of nutrients/other compounds in food and the body. How to build
nutritious diets
Nutrients- -Chemical needed by an organism to live and components within food (not
made by body), categorized into 6 classes:
, water
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carbohydrates: glucose
protein: amino acids
fat: fatty acids
vitamins
minerals
Diet- -A pattern of food choices.
Malnutrition- -State of health that occurs when body is improperly nourished (under
or over-nourishment).
Healthy Diets- -Consist of a variety of foods balanced by a moderate intake of each 6
essential nutrients, fiber, and phytochemicals. Aim to prevent malnutrition and prevent
nutritional deficiency diseases/chronic diseases.
Disease Risk Factors- -Exercise
Page | 1
Body Mass
Drug Use
Balanced Diet (fruits/veggies, lean protein, whole grains)
Genetics
Environment
Nutrition- -How compounds in foods nourish and affect body functions/health. The
levels and functions of nutrients/other compounds in food and the body. How to build
nutritious diets
Nutrients- -Chemical needed by an organism to live and components within food (not
made by body), categorized into 6 classes:
, water
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carbohydrates: glucose
protein: amino acids
fat: fatty acids
vitamins
minerals
Diet- -A pattern of food choices.
Malnutrition- -State of health that occurs when body is improperly nourished (under
or over-nourishment).
Healthy Diets- -Consist of a variety of foods balanced by a moderate intake of each 6
essential nutrients, fiber, and phytochemicals. Aim to prevent malnutrition and prevent
nutritional deficiency diseases/chronic diseases.
