Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Composition
A
what the nutrient is made of
2
Q
Source
A
a food that the nutrient is found in
3
Q
Function
A
what the nutrient does in the body
4
Q
Nutrient
A
a chemical in food that nourishes the body
5
Q
6 main nutrients
A
- proteins
- fats
- carbohydrates
- vitamins
- minerals
- water
6
Q
2 categorys of proteins
A
- hbv - high biological value (contains all essential amino acids)
- lbv - low biological value (contains little to no essential amino acids)
