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Question 1

Our bodies use nutrients in food to…

Answer 1

Promote growth and development

Maintain tissues, cells, and bone

Fuel the body for physical and metabolic work

Regulate body processes

Question 2

Nutrients that are vital for sustaining our health

Answer 2

Essential nutrients

Question 3

Macronutrients

Answer 3

Needed in large amounts in the body

Question 4

Micronutrients

Answer 4

Needed in small amounts in the body

Question 5

A compound that contains carbon and hydrogen

Answer 5

Organic

Question 6

Any substance that does not contain carbon

Answer 6

Inorganic

Question 7

What are the 6 classes of nutrients?

Answer 7

Carbohydrates
Lipids (fats)
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

Question 8

The ability to do work

Answer 8

Energy

Question 9

What’s the relationship between calories, kilocalories, and Calories

Answer 9

Calorie = 1 kilocalorie = 1,000 calories

Question 10

Number of kcal/gram for each macronutrient

Answer 10

Carbs = 4
Protein = 4
Fat = 9
Alcohol = 7

Question 11

What % of our caloric intake should come from carbs, protein, and fat, respectively?

Answer 11

Carbs = 45 - 65%
Protein = 10 - 35%
Fat = 20 - 35%

Question 12

Mineral

Answer 12

Inorganic micronutrient that regulates body processes and provides structure.

Question 13

Vitamins

Answer 13

organic micronutrient which contain both fat soluble and water soluble forms

Question 14

Simple vs. Complex carbs

Answer 14

Sugars vs. Starches

Question 15

Micro-minerals aka

Answer 15

Trace minerals

Question 16

Nutrient-dense foods

Answer 16

contain a high amount of nutrients compared to the calories, i.e. fruits, vegetables, lean meat or complex carbs