Nutrients
Six Nutrient Classifications
Carbohydrates, Lipids/Fats, Protein, Minerals, Vitamins, Water
What is a consensus?
When scientists broadly agree on certain observations and interpretations of data.
The 1st electrons shell needs ___ electrons to be stable, the 2nd and 3rd needs _____ electrons to be stable.
2, 8
Nutrition is a science that has been around for centuries and studies began as early as 75 AD.
False
- Nutrition is a YOUNG science
The highest strength of research evidence
Meta-analyses and Systematic Reviews
What two elements will always be found in organic compounds?
Hydrogen and carbon
What is nutrition?
The study of foods and how it affects the health of the body
Which DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) meets the needs of 97-98% of the population?
RDA (Recommend Dietary Allowance)
Acute diseases come on slowly and can be resolved with treatment
False!!
-Acute diseases CAN be resolved with treatment but they come on quickly!
Where is energy stored in molecules?
Chemical bonds
Along with Hydrogen and Oxygen, what other element does protein contain?
Nitrogen
Hunger is the ______ drive to eat while appetite is the ______ drive to eat.
physiological; psychological
The ADMR for fats is?
20-35%
(know your ADMR's)
Examples of chronic diseases include diabetes and cancer.
True
- More examples include heart disease, stroke, obesity, high blood pressure
Why are fruits and vegetables so important?
They provide antioxidants which can stabilize free radicals in the body.
Fats are organic compounds that consist of long chains of _____?
Carbon
What is a trace mineral?
Minerals required by the body in less than 100 mg or less per day
Ironic, zinc, iodine, selenium
ADMR for proteins
10-35%
Heart disease is the leading cause of death.
True
This is followed by cancer and unintentional injuries.
What makes a molecule inorganic vs organic?
Inorganic compounds can contain carbon or hydrogen but never both together.
Witch nutrient is our source of energy during sleep?
Lipids
The organized process of inquiry that forms that basis of what we know about the world.
The scientific method
What does DRI stand for?
Dietary Reference Intake
You can always trust someone who is a nutritionist.
False!
- Anyone can say they are a nutritionist. You CAN trust Registered Dietitians, Certified Dietitians, the CDC and the NIH
Name the fat-soluble vitamins:
Name the water-soluble vitamins:
fat soluble: A,D,E,K
water soluble: B,C