Nutrition 110 - Basics of Nutrition
6 Classes of Nutrient
(MACROnutrients) 1- Carbohydrates 2- Lipids 3- Protein (MICROnutrients) 4- Vitamins 5- Minerals (Neither) 6- Water
How much is a kilo- ?
1000
How much is a milli- ?
1000 (Example: 1000mg=1g)
How man cm are in an inch?
2.54cm
How man grams are in a ounce?
28g
1 gram of Carbohydrate
4 kcals
1 gram of Protein
4 kcals
1 gram of Alcohol
7 kcals
1 gram of Fat
9 kcals
Choose the food that is energy dense but provides some nutrition: a - nuts b - strawberries c - donut d - sugar sweetened soft drink
A - nuts
Dietary Supplement
A product (ex. pull, tablet, powder, etc ..) that contains vitamins, minerals, herbs, or plant product, amino acids, or other substances that boost intake.
Metabolism
Chemica process that naturally occurs un all living cells. These may include chemical reactions, creating energy or ATP, and excreting waste.
Consuming reasonable amounts of food while obtaining enough nutrients from food is defined as dietary: a - over nutrition b - variety c - nutrient adequacy d - moderation
D - moderation
What term describes a food or beverage that is a poor source of micronutrients in relation to its energy value?
Empty calorie
Energy Dense
Foods that contain many calories compared to the size of the food.
Nutrient Dense
Foods that contain more nutrients (vitamins & minerals) compared to calories from fat, added sugar, and alcohol.
Empty Calories
Foods with a large portion of calories from fat, added sugars, and alcohol.
What term describes a food or beverage that has more vitamins and minerals in relation to its energy value?
Nutrient Dense
Essential Nutrient
One that must be supplied by the diet bc the body cannot make this nutrient on its own/cannot make enough to sustain health. If one does not receive adequate amts of an EN, a deficiency disease may result.
Malnutrition
State of heath resulting from calorie or nutrient intake above or below optimal needs
Calorie
Unit of measure to express the amt of energy in a food. Also, the amt of energy needed to raise the temp of 1mL of water to 1 degree celcius.
