nutrition chapter 1 [2026]
nutrition chapter 1
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1. What is the science of nu- The study of foods and their components, their relationship to health,
trition? and the implications of eating.
2. What are the benefits of Improves health, reduces disease risk, and increases longevity.
understanding nutrition?
3. What factors influence our Personal preferences, enjoyment, nourishment, age, sensory influ-
food choices? ences, emotional and cognitive influences, and environmental influ-
ences.
4. What are the classic tastes Sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.
that influence food choic-
es?
5. What are comfort foods? Foods that provide comfort during times of stress, often linked to
childhood experiences.
6. What is the Standard Too few nutrient-dense foods and too much of harmful foods like
American Diet (S.A.D.) sodium, solid fat, saturated fat, and sugar.
characterized by?
7. What are the six classes of Water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
nutrients?
8. What are macronutrients? Nutrients needed in large quantities, including carbohydrates, lipids,
and proteins.
9. What are micronutrients? Nutrients needed in smaller amounts, including vitamins and miner-
als.
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10. What are phytochemicals? Plant-derived chemicals that may have health benefits.
11. What are zoochemicals? Animal-derived chemicals that may have health benefits.
12. What are the three gener- Regulating body processes, providing structure, and supplying ener-
al functions of nutrients in gy.
the body?
13. What are anti-nutrients? Compounds that can block the absorption of nutrients, found in some
plant and animal foods.
14. What are the food sources Grains, vegetables, legumes, fruits, and dairy products.
of carbohydrates?
15. What are the food sources Fats and oils, meats, dairy products, and some plant sources.
of lipids?
16. What role do nutrients They are essential for maintaining cells and tissues and providing fuel
play in normal growth and for physical and metabolic work.
development?
17. How does the environ- Through economics, lifestyle, availability, cultural influences, and re-
ment influence food choic- ligion.
es?
18. What is the significance They affect our preferences based on flavor, texture, and overall en-
of sensory influences on joyment of food.
food choices?
19.
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nutrition chapter 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_i2j5z4
1. What is the science of nu- The study of foods and their components, their relationship to health,
trition? and the implications of eating.
2. What are the benefits of Improves health, reduces disease risk, and increases longevity.
understanding nutrition?
3. What factors influence our Personal preferences, enjoyment, nourishment, age, sensory influ-
food choices? ences, emotional and cognitive influences, and environmental influ-
ences.
4. What are the classic tastes Sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.
that influence food choic-
es?
5. What are comfort foods? Foods that provide comfort during times of stress, often linked to
childhood experiences.
6. What is the Standard Too few nutrient-dense foods and too much of harmful foods like
American Diet (S.A.D.) sodium, solid fat, saturated fat, and sugar.
characterized by?
7. What are the six classes of Water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
nutrients?
8. What are macronutrients? Nutrients needed in large quantities, including carbohydrates, lipids,
and proteins.
9. What are micronutrients? Nutrients needed in smaller amounts, including vitamins and miner-
als.
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, nutrition chapter 1 [2026]
nutrition chapter 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_i2j5z4
10. What are phytochemicals? Plant-derived chemicals that may have health benefits.
11. What are zoochemicals? Animal-derived chemicals that may have health benefits.
12. What are the three gener- Regulating body processes, providing structure, and supplying ener-
al functions of nutrients in gy.
the body?
13. What are anti-nutrients? Compounds that can block the absorption of nutrients, found in some
plant and animal foods.
14. What are the food sources Grains, vegetables, legumes, fruits, and dairy products.
of carbohydrates?
15. What are the food sources Fats and oils, meats, dairy products, and some plant sources.
of lipids?
16. What role do nutrients They are essential for maintaining cells and tissues and providing fuel
play in normal growth and for physical and metabolic work.
development?
17. How does the environ- Through economics, lifestyle, availability, cultural influences, and re-
ment influence food choic- ligion.
es?
18. What is the significance They affect our preferences based on flavor, texture, and overall en-
of sensory influences on joyment of food.
food choices?
19.
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