Week 3 (T1) (U1) Flashcards
1
Q
What are nutrients?
A
The substances in food that your body processes to enable it to function and gain energy.
2
Q
What is the 3 functions of nutrients?
A
- Provide energy
- Promote growth and development
- Regulate body functions
3
Q
What are the 6 classes of nutrients?
A
- Protein
- Carbohydrate
- Fats (lipids)
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
4
Q
What is the most critical nutrient and why?
A
Water! Because it acts as a solvent and lubricant.
5
Q
What is the best cooking method for nutrient retention?
A
Dry cooking methods.
6
Q
Define bioavailability
A
- The term given to the degree of which nutrients in food are available for absorption and to be used in the body.
