Nutrients
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
What is a nutrient
Elements found in food that are used by the body
minerals
Chains of amino acids
proteins
Salmon, Kale, Seaweed, Garlic, and Shellfish
nutrient dense foods
If I ate 200 calories of carbs, how many grams of carbs did I consume?
Good sources of protein are?
steak, fish, peanut butter, etc.
What vitamin is provided by the sun?
Vitamin D
A fat that is solid at room temperature and found in animal fats, lards, and dairy products.
saturated fats
2 grams of carbohydrates contain how many calories?
8
If I ate 60 calories of proteins, how many grams did I consume
15
contain lots of vitamins and minerals relative to the number of calories
What are nutrient dense foods
vitamins, minerals, water
micronutrients
Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy.
fats
a gram of fat contains how many calories?
9
If an individual ate a Big Mac meal and it has 1,080 calories. If there are 360 calories of proteins, 360 calories of carbs, and 360 calories of fats, how many grams are per each?
90g of proteins and carbs/40g of fats
the amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories they provide
nutrient density
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
macronutrients
the starches and sugars present in foods
carbohydrates
5 grams of protein contains how many calories?
20
If I have a sedentary adult that ways 300 pounds, what is there daily protein intake suppose to be in calories?
480
the study of nutrients and how the body uses them
what is nutrition
Essential nutrients that do not yield energy, but that are required for growth and proper functioning of the body.
vitamins
A fat that is liquid at room temperature and found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
unsaturated fats
If I consumed 30g of proteins, and 40g of carbs, and 25g of fats, how many calories did I eat?
505
If a body builder ways 435 pounds, what is his daily protein intake in calories?
1,566