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Nutrients
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1. structural materials
2. energy 3. growth & maintenance 4. reduce diseases |
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6 classes of nutrients
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carbs
lipids proteins vitamins (all organic) minerals water (all inorganic) |
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Organic--
Inorganic |
Contain carbon atoms--
lack carbon |
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energy-yielding nutrients
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carbs
proteins lipids |
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calorie
Kcal = Calorie |
amt of heat needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1 degree celsius.
1,000 calories |
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energy from foods
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carbs = 4kcal/g
fats = 9kcal/g proteins = 4kcal/g alky = 7kcal/g |
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vitamins
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needed in small amts for body
13 differenct vitamins |
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water-soluble vitamins
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B vitamins and C
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water-insoluble (fat-soluble)
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A, D, E, K
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