Lesson 1 Flashcards
Nourishes the body
Food
Defined as anything eaten or drunk, which meets the needs for energy, building, regulation, and protection of the body
Foods
The science of foods and the nutrients
Nutrition
Components of food that are needed by the body in adequate amounts
Nutrients
Six classes of nutrients
Water
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
It has become an integral part of people’s lifetsyle
Food choice
They help clients make diet changes and must understand the dynamic of food choices
Health care professionals
The nutrients that foods must supply
Essential nutrients
What are the organic nutrients
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Vitamins
Three energy yielding components
CHO
Fats
CHON
Kilocalories is equals to
1000 small calories
What are the inorganic nutrients
Water
Minerals
Set of standards that define the amounts of energy, nutrients, other dietary components
DRI / Dietary reference intakes
A set of values that are used as guides for nutrient intakes
Adequate intakes
The average daily nutrient intake levels estimated to meet the requirements
Estimated Adequate Requiremenfs