L1 Flashcards
not a nutrient but is essential for life existence.
Oxygen
essential, but not regarded as a nutrient.
Water
not a nutrient, but creates a climate where life is possible, and food can grow.
Ambient temperature (between 0 and 30° C)
Energy (calories) Essential nutrients:
protein, nitrogen and essential amino acids.
essential fatty acids.
Trace elements (dietary mineral needed very minute for proper growth and development).
Vitamins
Energy directly and indirectly comes from the:
Sun
Plants capture and store sun energy (grains, vegetables, and fruits)
Photosynthesis
Human obtain its energy by eating animals and plants.
True
The six main nutrients are:
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
The processes by which nutrients are broken down to yield energy or rearranged into body structures
Metabolism
reactions in which small molecules are put together to build larger ones
Anabolism
Reactions in which large molecules are broken down into smaller ones. reactions usually release energy and often involve oxidation
Catabolism
Human body requires energy to move and work.
True
Components of human body and the food are not the same
False
Components of human body and the food are the same i.e. both are made of the same materials
is what we eat
Diet
is important to stay alive
Diet
is what we get from the things we eat (what our cells and tissues actually receive).
nutrition
determines how healthy you will be while you are alive.
nutrition
is science of foods and nutrients and its actions within the body.
Nutrition
are components in food, as minerals and vitamins, which the body uses for growth, repair, skin renewal, bone growth, maintenance of tissues, regulation of body processes & providing energy and immunity.
Nutrients