Nutrition Basics Flashcards

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What can nutrition be defined as?

A

The science of food, beverage, and their components in biological systems

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2
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What’s a nutrient?

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A compound that provides a needed function in the body

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3
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How can nutrients be classified based on-

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The amount needed in the body

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4
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What are the 6 essential nutrients?

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Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, water, protein, lipids
Micronutrients: Vitamins + Minerals

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5
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Vitamins are compounds there essential for what?

A

Normal physiological processes in the body

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6
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Minerals are-

A

Elements (think periodic table)

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