Chapter 30 - Nutrition Key Terms Flashcards
Nutrition Key Terms
movement of the smaller elements through the walls of the digestive tract and into the blood
absorption
organic compounds which often are referred to as the building blocks of proteins. Must be consumed every day since the body does not produce or store excess for lear use
amino acids
the use of energy to change simple materials into complex body substances and tissue
anabolism
the breaking down of substances from complex to simple resulting in a release of energy
catabolism
common eating disorder that involves an obsession with bingeing followed by purging
bulimia nervosa
serious disorder in which the person exhibits life threatening practices as a result of an altered mental state. Strict dietary intake regulation
anorexia nervosa
in imbalance in the amount of nutrient intake and the body’s needs
malnutrition
the process of chemically changing nutrients, such as fats and proteins into end products that are used to meet the energy needs of the body or stored for future use, thereby helping to maintain homeostasis
metabolism
minimum amount of energy required to maintain body functions in the resting, awake state
BMR - basal metabolic rate
chemicals needed for energy, muscle building, nerve conduction, blood clotting, and immunity to diseases
minerals
organic compounds responsible for regulation of body processes, reproduction, and growth
vitamins
chemical substances composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen molecules. Supply the body with 4 kilocalories (Kcal) per gram
carbohydrates
the mounts of heat energy it takes to raise the temp of 1000 grams of water 1 degree celsius
kilocalorie
complex carbohydrate and is classified as soluble or insoluble
fiber
most abundant lipids in food. Excess can be unhealthy
triglycerides