Nutrition Basics Flashcards
1
Q
What is a nutrient
A
A chemical we ingest that provides nourishment
2
Q
What’s an essential nutrient?
A
One that we can’t create in the body so need it in diet
3
Q
What are the major macronutrients & micronutrients?
A
Macro: Protein, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Water
Micro: Vitamins, Minerals
4
Q
What are the major macronutrients made up of?
A
Carbohydrates: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Protein: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
Lipids: Fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, sterols
5
Q
What are calories?
A
Energy from food
6
Q
What are the Kcal/g of each macronutrient?
A
Carbohydrate: 4
Protein: 4
Lipids: 9
Alcohol: 7
