NFSC 202 Exam 1 Study Guide Graded A+
Nutrition - Answer-study of the interaction between nutrients, the body's function and health Nutrient - Answer-a substance that the body requires for energy, regulation of body processes and structure Essential nutrient - Answer-must be acquired by diet Non-essential nutrient - Answer-body can make inadequate amounts Calorie - Answer-scientific unit used to measure energy; the calories used to measure food energy are actually kilocalories (kcal) or Calories Macronutrient - Answer-carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water- the major nutrients needed by the body to produce energy Micronutrient - Answer-vitamins and minerals Metabolism - Answer-- biochemical activity that occurs in cells - release energy from nutrients or using energy to create other substances Phytochemicals - Answer-chemical compounds in plant-based foods that are not nutrients but that have effects on the body. Nutrigenomics - Answer-study of how dietary compounds alter the expression and/or structure of an individuals genetic makeup, thus affecting their health and risk of disease What are the 3 broad functions of nutrients? - Answer-1. provide and store energy 2. regulate body processes 3. needed for structureWhich nutrients contain energy? - Answer-lipids (fats), carbohydrates, proteins Carbohydrates function - Answer-provide energy
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