NUTR 203 Exam 1 TAMU Questions And
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6 classes of nutrients - ANS -carbs
-fats
-proteins
-vitamins
-minerals
-water
what are we made of? - ANS -4% mineral
-60% water
-20% fat
-1% carbohydrate
-16% protein
oxidation - ANS electrons removed from a molecule
*results in a release of energy
chemical oxidation - ANS energy released is mainly chemical/mechanical
amount of energy - ANS -measured in calories
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obesity - ANS more consumption less exercise
if you eat more you age faster? - ANS yes
NIH - ANS national institute of health
36 billion a year
what percent of the US budget goes to this?
NSF - ANS national science foundation
40 billion a year
CARBS - ANS -CHO
-sugars
monosaccharides - ANS simple sugars containing 1 carbon, 2 hydrogen, and one oxygen
how to reduce the risk of chronic disease (4 factors) - ANS -high intake of fruits, vegetables,
whole grain bread and low meat consumption
-3.5 hr/week of exercise
-do not smoke
-BMI lower than 30
*people with all 4 of these factors had a 78% lower risk of developing a chronic disease*
dissacharides - ANS glucose + fructose = sucrose
glucose + galactose = lactose
glucose + glucose = maltose