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Nutrition - The study of how nutrients are processed Nutrient - A chemical substance that is obtained from food and can be used by the body Distribution of 6 nutrient classes in the body - Macronutrients 1. Protein - 10-20% 2. Carbohydrate - <<1% 3. Fat - 15-25% 4. Water - 5...

nutrition - the study of food - how food nourishes our bodies - how food influences our health nutrients - food in the chemical form of chemical compounds - provide energy, growth, & maintenance six classes of nutrients - carbohydrates: provide energy proteins: provide energy, gr...

What are the organs in the GI tract? (5) - Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine Function of the Mouth & enzymes/secretions? - food is broken down mechanically (chewing) and chemically (saliva/salivary amylase which breaks down carbs) Function of the Esophagus & enz...

Definition of Nutrition - the science of foods and their components Definition of Nutrient - a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. General functions of nutrients - Normal growth/development, maintaining cells, fuel/energy, Regulating b...

What is Nutrition? - -Nutrition is a science that studies the interactions between living organisms and food -Food provides nutrients and energy -Nutrients are chemical substances in foods that provide energy and structure and help regulate body processes Macronutrients - Energy yielding ...

Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are ____________________ - Milk, ready-to-eat cereal, bottled water, soft drinks, and bread What are essential nutrients? - Fats, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, water, and vitamins What are the three nutrition-...

function of nutrient - Chemical substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of proper body functioning essential nutrient - Cannot be made or made in sufficient amounts to meet the body's needs macronutrients - a substance that is obtained by from foo...