Nutrient Basics
What are the six essential nutrients ?
Protein, Carbs, Fat, Water, Minerals, Vitamins
Loss of water through heavy sweating can result in
dehydration
This type of carbohydrate spikes blood glucose levels
Simple Carbs
The most common cause of malnutrition is
poverty
Units for measuring the amount of energy contained in food
Calorie
The class of nutrients that includes calcium, iron, phosphorus, iodine, and sodium
Minerals
The process by which the body takes in and uses the substances that it needs to regulate body functions, promote growth, and obtain energy
Nutrition
What nutrients are the body’s main source of energy?
Carbs > Protein > Fats
Any condition in which a person’s nutrient consumption is inadequate or unbalanced
Malnutrition
How many calories per gram:
Carbs:
Fats:
Protein:
Carbs: 4
Fats: 9
Protein: 4
Long-chain nutrients that contain nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Protein
The process in which the body maintains a steady internal state
Homeostasis
A type of complex carbohydrate that passes through the digestive system without being broken down and absorbed.
Fiber
A condition in which a person does not obtain enough of one specific nutrient
Deficiency
A waxy, fatlike substance found in animal cells
Cholesterol
Fish is a complete protein because
All nine essential amino acids
Why is water so essential to your body’s normal functioning?
Hydration, Energy Production, Regulates body temp
composed of sugars linked together , found in grain products , good sources of energy
What are Complex Carbs
A lack of calcium can sometimes lead to which of the following conditions?
osteoporosis
describe essential amino acids?
not manufactured by the body
Calcium and iron are two important minerals. How does your body use them?
Calcium: Bone and teeth strength & aids blood clotting.
Iron: Carries oxygen throughout the body through Hemoglobin
What are the two categories of vitamins AND which should be supplied everyday in the foods you eat
Fat-Soluble & Water Soluble
Everyday: Water Soluble
Why should fiber be part of a person’s diet?
It may reduce the risk of lower bowel cancer
What is the most serious nutrition problem affecting people in developing countries today?
protein-energy malnutrition
What is overnutrition?
The overconsumption of nutrients