Overview Flashcards
What are the three food preferences you have at birth?
sweet, savory, and high fat
What 10 things influence food choices?
- preferences
- habit
- ethnic heritage and regional cuisine
- social interactions
- availability, convience, and economy
- positive and negative associations
- emotions
- values
- body weight and image
- nutrition and health benefits
What are foods that have a potentially beneficial affect on health when consumed as part of a varied diet on a regular basis at effective levels?
functional foods
What are the 6 nutrients?
- water
- carbohydrates
- lipids
- proteins
- vitamins
- minerals
What percent of the body is water?
60%
What percentage of male body is fat?
18-21%
What percentage of the female body is fat?
23-26%
What are nutrients a person must obtain from food because the body cannot make them for itself in sufficient quality to meet physiological needs?
essential nutrients
How many essential nutrients are there?
about 40
How many kcals do carbohydrates provide?
4 kcal/g
How many kcals do protein provide?
4 kcal/g
How many kcals do fat provide?
9 kcal/g
How many kcal do alcohol provide?
7 kcal/g (empty calories)
What organic substance is required in small amounts and facilitate the release of energy from carbohydrates, fat, and protein?
vitamins
Do vitamins provide energy?
no
What are the four fat soluble vitamins?
A,D,E,K