Nutrition Exam 1
Nutrients are *** Life-sustaining chemicals in food that are necessary for proper body functioning
Nutrition is *** The study of nutrients and how the body uses these substances
Nutrition Includes the Processes of *** Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Transport, Metabolism,
Interaction, Storage, Excretion
Diet is *** Your usual pattern of food choices
Chronic Diseases is *** Health problems that take several years to develop and have complex causes
Risk Factors for Chronic Disease are *** Family history, Age, Environmental conditions, Lifestyle
Which is the only risk factor that we can prevent from chronic disease? *** Lifestyle
Lifestyle is *** Way of living that includes diet, physical activity habits, use of tobacco and alcohol and
other typical patterns of behavior
What are the 6 essential nutrients? *** Protein, Carbs, fat, Water, Vitamins, Minerals
You need nutrients for: *** - energy
- growth and development
- regulation of cellular functions
, Micronutrients *** nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, that is needed in relatively small amounts
to support normal health and body functions
Energy Suppliers include: *** -Fats (lipids)
-Carbohydrates
-Protein
-Alcohol
How many kilocalories is equal to 1,000 calories? *** 1
Practice Calculation: Carbs *** 4
Practice Calculation: Fat *** 9
Practice Calculation: Protein *** 4
Essential Nutrients must: *** be supplied in the diet from the foods we consume
Phytochemical's *** Made by plants and have some type of biological activity in the body
What is an example of a phytochemical? *** Caffeine
Junk foods *** Still contain nutrients
Empty-Calorie Foods *** - High calories from unhealthy fats, added sugar, and/or alcohol
- Poor source of vitamins and minerals.
Nutrients are *** Life-sustaining chemicals in food that are necessary for proper body functioning
Nutrition is *** The study of nutrients and how the body uses these substances
Nutrition Includes the Processes of *** Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Transport, Metabolism,
Interaction, Storage, Excretion
Diet is *** Your usual pattern of food choices
Chronic Diseases is *** Health problems that take several years to develop and have complex causes
Risk Factors for Chronic Disease are *** Family history, Age, Environmental conditions, Lifestyle
Which is the only risk factor that we can prevent from chronic disease? *** Lifestyle
Lifestyle is *** Way of living that includes diet, physical activity habits, use of tobacco and alcohol and
other typical patterns of behavior
What are the 6 essential nutrients? *** Protein, Carbs, fat, Water, Vitamins, Minerals
You need nutrients for: *** - energy
- growth and development
- regulation of cellular functions
, Micronutrients *** nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, that is needed in relatively small amounts
to support normal health and body functions
Energy Suppliers include: *** -Fats (lipids)
-Carbohydrates
-Protein
-Alcohol
How many kilocalories is equal to 1,000 calories? *** 1
Practice Calculation: Carbs *** 4
Practice Calculation: Fat *** 9
Practice Calculation: Protein *** 4
Essential Nutrients must: *** be supplied in the diet from the foods we consume
Phytochemical's *** Made by plants and have some type of biological activity in the body
What is an example of a phytochemical? *** Caffeine
Junk foods *** Still contain nutrients
Empty-Calorie Foods *** - High calories from unhealthy fats, added sugar, and/or alcohol
- Poor source of vitamins and minerals.
