(M) Lesson 1: Nutrition, Food Security, & Gender Equality Flashcards
Refers to the science of food, the nutrients and other substances therein, their action, interaction and balance in relation to health and disease; and the processes by which an individual ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes and excretes food substances
Nutrition
Refers to what people eat and drink to stay alive and healthy, for growth, development, work, and other physical activities
Food
These are chemical components of food
Nutrients
These are substances responsible for giving energy, building and repairing body tissues, and regulating body processes
Nutrients
What are the two types of nutrients?
Micronutrients and Macronutrients
These are nutrients needed in relatively large amounts and provide energy
Macronutrients
Macronutrient’s unit for energy
Calorie
Unit for macronutrients
Gram
Unit for micronutrients
Miligrams or micrograms
These are nutrients needed in relatively small amounts
Micronutrients
Two types of micronutrients
Vitamins and Minerals
Two types of vitamins
Fat-soluble and Water-soluble
Macronutrient; known as protein sparer
Carbohydrates
Macronutrient; main source of fuel for energy
Carbohydrates
Macronutrient; main source of fuel for energy
Carbohydrates
Macronutrient; Aid in formation of enzymes, hormones and antibodies
Protein
Macronutrient; Build and repair body tissues
Protein
Macronutrient; found in meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese
Protein
Macronutrient; found in rice, cereals, root crops, sugar
Carbohydrates
Macronutrient; source for essential fatty acid
Fats
How many calories should be there for every one gram of fat?
9 kilocalories
Macronutrient; causes formation of ketone
Fats
Macronutrient; found in oils and fats, nuts, and avocado
Fats
What are the two type of fats?
Saturated and unsaturated