FNDH 400 Exam 1 Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)
FNDH 400 Exam 1 Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) Carbohydrates are made of Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen Proteins are made of Carbon, Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen Lipids include fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids Lipids are made of Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen Macronutrients definition Nutrients needed in large amounts Micronutrients definition Nutrients needed in smaller amounts but still important What are the macronutrients? Carbs, Proteins, Lipids, Water What are the micronutrients? Vitamins and minerals What is a vitamin COMPOUNDS essential for normal physiological processes What is a mineral ELEMENTS essential for normal physiological processes in the body What is a calorie? Energy needed to raise 1 g of water 1 degree C How are kcals determined A food is put into a bomb calorimeter and the energy output is determined by the heat produced Kcal/g of the nutrients Carbs: 4 Proteins: 4 Lipids: 9 Vitamins, Minerals, Water: 0 Alcohol: 7 (but not a nutrient) Phytochemical definition Compounds found in plants that are believed to provide healthy benefits beyond the traditional nutrients Phytochemical found in tomatoes that is thought to decrease cancer risk (esp. prostate) Lycopene Diets rich in _____ and ___ have been shown with a decreased rate in chronic diseases.
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