Chapter 1 (Part 2) Flashcards
Define inorganic
does not contain carbon
What nutrients are inorganic?
water and minerals
Define organic
contains carbon
What nutrients are organic?
carbs, fats, proteins, and vitamins
What are macronutrients?
the body requires them in large amounts
Which nutrients are macronutrients?
- carbs
- proteins
- fats
What are micronutrients?
required in small amounts
What nutrients are micronutrients?
- vitamins
- minerals
What are essential nutrients?
- body cannot make them
- makes insufficient quantities to meet needs
- must be obtained from foods
- 40 known
What re energy yielding nutrients?
- depend on macronutrient composition
- using nutrients for fuel
How many calories do carbs, protein, and fat provide?
Carbs= 4 kcal/g Protein= 4kcal/g Fat= 9 kcal/g
Side Note
How many calories does alcohol provide?
-7 kcal/gram
What are the non-energy yielding nutrients?
- vitamins
- minerals
- water
Vitamins facilitate the release of what for what?
energy from carbs, proteins, and fat
Define nutrition
the study of nutrients and other substances