Intro

Question 1

Define Nutrition

Answer 1

Science of food and the nutrients, and other substances in food

Question 2

List the major categories of nutrients

Answer 2

Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

Question 3

List and explain the difference between essential and non-essential nutrients

Answer 3

Carbohydrates
Lipid (only two essential fatty acids)
Proteins (only 9 essential amino acids
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

A nutrient is essential when it is required by our bodies but our bodies cannot synthesize is in adequate quantities to provide the required amount

Question 4

Which are considered energy nutrients

Answer 4

Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins

Question 5

List and describe the major categories of vitamins and minerals

Answer 5

Fat soluble vitamins
 -A
 -D
 -E
 -K
Water soluble vitamins
 -thiamin
 -riboflavin
 -niacin
 -pyridoxine (B6)
 -pantothenic acid
 -biotin
 -folate
 -cobalamin (B12)
 -ascorbic acid (C)

Major minerals
 -Calcium
 -Phosphorus
 -Magnesium
 -Sulfur
Electrolytes
 -Sodium
 -Potassium
 -Chloride