Nutrition

Question 1

nutrients in food do what? (GRM of food)

Answer 1

growth, maintenance, and repair of the body

Question 2

Chronic diseases have a connection to…

Answer 2

poor diet

Question 3

cells need…(NEO W)

Answer 3

energy, oxygen, nutrients, water

Question 4

how do hormones affect nutrition?

Answer 4

Regulating hunger and affecting appetite
– Carrying messages to digestive system
– Regulating blood glucose levels
• Pancreas (a gland) secretes insulin (a hormone)
• Pancreas also secretes glucagon (another hormone)

Question 5

what organs contain enyzmes (PLSSS no enzymes)

Answer 5

– Salivary glands
– Stomach
– Pancreas
– Liver
– Small intestine

Question 6

Protein digestion begins in

Answer 6

the stomach

Question 7

DRI

Answer 7

set of 4 nutrient intake values

Question 8

RDA (99% is rad)

Answer 8

nutrient intake goal for individuals 98%

Question 9

AI

Answer 9

recommended average based on healthy ppl in certain stage of life, gender, etc.

Question 10

EAR

Answer 10

estimated average requirements - daily intake to meet half of all ppl

Question 11

AMDR

Answer 11

acceptable macronutrient distribution range - values for carbs, fat and proteins expressed as a percentage of total calorie intake

Question 12

packaged food must contain

Answer 12

The common name of the product.
– The name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor .
– The net contents in terms of weight, measure, or count.
– The nutrient contents of the product (Nutrition Facts
panel).
– The ingredients, in descending order of predominance by weight.