Six class of nutrients correct answers carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
essential nutrients correct answers nutrients that can't be made by the body, so must be obtained
from the diet
Nutrients correct answers chemical substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and
the maintenance of proper body functioning
Macronutrients include correct answers carbohydrates, lipids, protein, water
*Required in large amounts
*Provide energy; except water
Carbohydrates (function) correct answers Structure- Abundant in skin, cartilage, ligament, and
other joint tissues
Regulatory- Critical sources of energy for brain, red blood cells, and regulate bowel movement
Lipids (function) correct answers Structural- component of cell membrane, insulate, protect
Regulatory- synthesis hormone
Protein (function) correct answers Structure- major component of every cell and tissue
Regulatory- regulate fluid balance and facilitate chemical reaction
, Water (function) correct answers Structure- fills and surround cells
Regulatory- control body temp. And is involved in many chemical reaction
Food sources for macronutrients correct answers Lipids- oil, tropical oil, nuts, oily fish
Protein- beans, fish, seeds, dairy, soy, animal meat
Carbohydrate- whole grains, flour, barley
Malnutrition correct answers Both over nutrition & under nutrition
Micronutrients includes correct answers vitamins and minerals
DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) correct answers - A set of nutritional reference values for the
United States and Canada that applies to healthy people.
- Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues.
- Differs depending on age and gender.
5 DRIs value for nutrition intakes correct answers •RDA
•AI
•EAR
•UL
•CDRR
RDA (Recommended Dietary Intake) correct answers Used to ensure adequate intake of nutrient
in an individual
AI (Adequate Intake) correct answers Used to access nutrient adequacy when no RDA is set