Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is BRAC?
Breast cancer gene
What is the number 1 killer in America?
CND - Colonary Heart Disease
Low nutrient density foods are called…
empty calories
what is nutrigenomics?
the study of the interaction between genetic variation and nutrition
What are the characteristics of a healthy diet?
Variety, Balance, and Moderation
What are 5 contributing factors of the “freshman 15”?
- Peer pressure to eat
- Lack of exercise
- University environment
- Alcohol
- Stressful situations
What are the organic compounds?
Vitamins, Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates
What are the six types of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals and water
What percentage of total calories from Carbohydrates are recommended?
45%- 65%
What are type of nutrients allow weight gain?
Macronutrients; Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins.
What are the general functions if nutrients?
- Provide energy
- Building blocks for structures
- Regulate body processes
- Growth and maintenance
- Prevent deficiency diseases
What macronutrient is a major form of stored energy?
Lipids
What percentage of body weight is water?
60%
What nutrients do not provide energy(Not energy-yielding nutrients)?
Vitamins, Water, Minerals
What do energy yielding foods do?
Provide energy
What two groups does a experimental/clinical compare?
Experimental/treatment group with a control group
What macronutrient is made up of amino acids?
Protiens
What vitamins are water soluble?
Vitamins B and C
What vitamins are fat soluble?
Vitamins A, D, E, K
What are nutrient density?
A measure of nutrients per calories
What is fortification?
the addition of nutrients to foods
What are functional foods?
Foods with health promoting properties
What nutrient is food in plants, not essential but have health promoting properties?
Phytochemicals
What are zoochemicals?
nutrients found in animals with health promoting properties
