Chapter 9 - Nutrition Flashcards
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Macronutrients
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food substances required in large amounts to supply energy; include protein, carbohydrates, and fat
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Micronutrients
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vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients; nonenergy yielding nutrients that have important regulatory functions in metabolic pathways
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Vitamins
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group of organic compounds required in small quantities in the diet to support growth and metabolic processes
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Minerals
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inorganic , natural substances, some of which are essential in human nutrition
5
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Adaptive thermogenesis
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metabolic adaptations and changes in energy expenditure as a result of changes in energy intake
