ANT 260 EAT: Module 2 Flashcards
What does the term human nutrition mean?
The process where the human body gets substances from food to maintain bodily functions structure and integrity
List common nutrients in food?
carbohydrates, protien, vitamins and minerals
What are “Essential Nutrients”?
The basic nutrients we need to survive, NOT the ones we need only in certain conditions. Our body cannot make these, we must eat food to get them
Why do we need to eat a variety of foods?
Because not all nutrients are in all foods nd not all foods have the same quantities of nutrients. To be sure you get enough nutrients its best to eat a lot of different food
Tru or False? Breast milk is the only food that can provide perfect amount of nutrients for a humans survival
True but only for infants, human nutritional needs change as we age
Lucky number 7!
List 7 things nutrients provide.
- Sources of energy
- Essential amino acids
- Fatty Acids
- Vitamins
- Mineral and trace elements
- Fiber
- Water
What is another word for energy?
Calorie
Are calories that chemists talk about the same as food Calories?
No! food Calories are actually kilocalories or Kcal’s.
kcal= 1,000
Nutritionists use a capital “C”
How does are body get calories?
Large molecules get broken down by digetive enzymes and absorbed or metabolized by body tissues
How much energy can you get from carbs?
4 per gram
How much energy do you get from protein
4 per gram
How much energy do you get from alcohol
7 per gram
How much energy do you get from fat
9 per gram
What is the most common source of energy in living things?
Carbs!
Basic carbohydrates are called …
“Monosachrides,” they are made up of glucose and fructose
