Chapter 1 Flashcards
The science of food; the nutrients and substances therein; their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease is a definition of
Nutrition
The leading cause of death in the United States is
Heart disease
Nutrients causing some poor signs of health when consumed in less than adequate amounts are called
Essential nutrients
Energy-yielding nutrients include
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Sugar, starches, and dietary fibers are examples of
Carbohydrates
Which is NOT a complex carbohydrate
Glucose
Macronutrients are needed in ____ quantities in the diet.
Gram
Carbohydrates can be described as
Sugars, starches, and fibers
Lipids can be described as
Mostly fats and oils
The major form of a lipid in foods is a
Triglyceride
Which element is found in protein, but not in carbohydrates
Nitrogen
Proteins are formed by linking together
Amino acids
Proteins can be described as
Made of building blocks called amino acids
Examples of water-soluble vitamins include
Vitamin C and the B-vitamins
An important function of carbohydrates is to
Supply energy
