Ch. 30 (ATI) Nutrition

___ is the study of nutrients and how the body utilizes the nutrients in foods - NUTRITION •These nutrients must be obtained through food-the body can't make them Essential Nutrients •The body will make these nutrients - ••Non-essential Nutrients Name the 6 nutritive sources for the body – 1. Carbohydrates & Fiber 2. Fats 3. Proteins 4. Vitamins 5. Minerals and Electrolytes 6. Water CALORIC VALUES •1g of carbohydrates yields _4__ calories •1g of proteins yield _4_ calories •1g of fats yield _9_ calories - C: Provides calories with few if any nutrients - EMPTY CALORIES These are your three ENERGY yielding nutrients – 1. Carbohydrates 2. Proteins 3. Fats The major function of ____ is to provide energy to the body - CARBOHYDRATES All ___ foods contain carbohydrates Ex. Potatoes - Plant The only non-plant source of carbohydrates is __ - Milk The most rich sources of carbohydrates are __and __ - Bread and cereal Carbs are broken into two categories. What are they? Give an example. – 1. Simple Carbohydrates ( Monosaccharides, Disaccharides) Ex. Glucose 2. Complex Carbohydrates (Polysaccharides) Ex. Starches- grains, root vegetables Absorption of carbohydrates and fibers occur where? - Mainly in the small intestine ___ is a vital source of stored energy and is found in the liver and muscles - GLYCOGEN __is categorized as a carbohydrate, but does not yield energy for the body *ALSO THE SUBSTANCE IN FOOD THAT IS INDIGESTIBLE* - FIBER 1. Fiber is important for ___ movement. 2. Fiber helps __ cholesterol 3. Fiber helps __ incidences of intestinal cancers - 1. BOWEL 2. LOWER 3. DECREASE