Intro to Nutrients

Question 1

Define nutrient

Answer 1

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life

Question 2

Define macronutrient

Answer 2

A type of food required in large amounts in the diet

Question 3

What are the three macronutrients?

Answer 3

Fat, carbohydrates, and proteins

Question 4

Define micronutrient

Answer 4

A chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of living organisms

Question 5

What are the three micronutrients?

Answer 5

Vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals

Question 6

Define malnutrition

Answer 6

Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.

Question 7

Define nutritional deficiency

Answer 7

A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body doesn’t absorb or get from food the necessary amount of a nutrient.

Question 8

Define kilocalories

Answer 8

A unit of energy of 1,000 calories (equal to 1 large calorie).

Question 9

Define nutrient dense

Answer 9

(Of food) having a high vitamin and mineral content in relation to its weight.

Question 10

Define empty calories

Answer 10

Calories derived from food containing no nutrients.