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the study of food, how it affects the human body and influences health and metabolism
Nutrition
Why is protein important?
Muscle growth, development, and repair
Creation of neurotransmitters
Fluid balance
When do protein needs increase?
As you age, during times of illness/disease, trauma/burns
What is the difference between macro and micronutrients?
Micro- non energy yielding
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Grains
What are the 6 classes of nutrients?
1. carbohydrates
2. fats
3. vitamins
4. protein
5. minerals
6. water
Your body weight is ____- ____% water
50-75%
Amino acids are composed of _______, ________, _______, & ______.
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
What are the two major classifications of carbohydrates?
Simple and Complex
What are the functions of water?
Temperature regulation, transportation, waste removal.
What is the difference between a vitamin and a mineral?
Based upon their solubility.
This type of fat is most dangerous to have an excessive amount of
Trans fat
What are the functions of adipose tissue?
To insulate the body from the cold
Provide energy
Protect/pad internal organs
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
Glucose is composed of _______, ________, & ______.
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
How do we classify minerals?
Based upon the quantity needed in the body.
Fatty acids are composed of ________, _______, & ______.
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Saturated
Unsaturated (mono- & poly-)
Trans-fats
Both over- and unde-consumption.
How many calories are in this product?
7g of fat
12g of protein
33g of carbohydrate
7X9=63
12X4= 48
33X4=132
243 total calories
Most commonly supplemented vitamin.
Vitamin C: improves your immune system
What is an essential nutrient?
Must consume in the diet.
Types of essential fatty acids?
Omega-3, Omega-6
What are the B Vitamins?