Quiz 1 (1-2) Flashcards
nutrition
science of interactions btw living organisms and food
factors affecting access
income (budget)
environment
living conditions
cultural factors
assoc. certain food w holidays
eat diff. depending on ppl with
emotional factors
food used to celebrate or cope
evolution- 50 yrs ago
spent more time preparing
did not eat out or buy pre-made meals (over consume now)
essential nutr.
not made by the body
need to be consumed through food
fortified foods
food to which nutr. have been added to
Ex. enriched grains
6 classes of nutrients
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carbs, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins and minerals
energy-yielding nutr.
carbs, lipids and proteins
(kcal)
ATP
macronutr.
body requires lrg amount of energy-yielding nutr.
h2o, carbs, proteins and lipids
micronutr.
vitamins and minerals
bdy not need as much of these
organic mol.
carbs, proteins, lipids, vitamins
inorganic mol.
minerals and water
sugar
simplest form of carb
lipids
fat and oil
9kcal
light weight energy storage
carbs
sugar, grains and dairy
4kcal
protein
muscle growth
4kcal
meat, eggs, grains and vegs
water fun.
transp. fluid, body temp regulator and lubricant
vitamins
regulate body processes
ex. vision, blood clotting + tissue growth
minerals
regulate body processes
ex. transmission of nerve impulses