Nutrition final exam emcc

What is the most nutritionally complete food for an infant? - Answer- breast milk Absorption - Answer- The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system into the blood Where does digestion begin in the body? - Answer- mouth Define nutrition - Answer- the science that links foods to health and disease. It is the study not of food but the nutrients they contain and the body's handling of the nutrients. How is energy measured in the body? - Answer- joules Know the diet planning principles. - Answer- variety , proportionality , moderation Define nutrients. - Answer- substances obtained from foods that are vital for growth and maintenance of a body through out life. Which two systems in the body circulate fluids and nutrients from foods? - Answer- cardiovascular system and lymphatic system Know the most important function/s of dietary protein - Answer- What is the main fuel source for the body's cells? - Answer- carbohydrates amino acids. - Answer- are compounds that serve as the "building blocks" for proteins. Define Basal Metabolic Rate. - Answer- The rate of energy needed for metabolic process Define Body Mass Index. - Answer- A height-weight relationship used to assess obesity Which mineral is found in abundance in the body? - Answer- Calcium Define Vitamins. - Answer- essential nutrients your body needs in small amounts to grow, reproduce, maintain good health What is the function of the placenta? - Answer- to give nutrition and circulation to the fetus . What ar