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15 Cards in this Set
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Energy-yielding Nutrients |
The nutrients the body can use for energy. -Carbohydrate -Fat -Protein |
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Essential Nutrients |
Nutrients that must be obtained from food to prevent deficiencies. 1. Water (H, O) 2. Vitamins (C, H, O) 3. Minerals (Elements) 4. Carbohydrates (C, H, O) 5. Fat (C, H, O) 6. Protein (C,H, O, N) |
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Organic (Nutrients) |
Carbon-containing 4/6 nutrients: Carbohydrate Fat Protein Vitamins - Made by living things, not compounds like with carbon dioxide. |
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Energy |
The capacity to do work -Can convert into mechanical, electrical, thermal, or other forms of energy in the body. |
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Diet |
The foods and beverages a person usually eats and drinks. |
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Malnutrition |
Any condition caused by excess or deficient food energy or nutrient intake or by imbalance of nutrients. |
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Nutrients |
Components of food that are essential for the body to function. |
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Calories |
Units of energy. -The unit is used to measure the energy in foods. (Kcal - units of heat) |
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Phytochemicals |
Compounds in plant-derived foods. -Compounds that confer color, taste, and other characteristics to foods. Examples: 1. Allium Compound: Lower cholesterol and blood pressure (BP). 2. Carotenoids: Lycopene (tomatoes); lutein (broccoli) - antioxidant properties. 3. Flavonoids: Quercetin (berries) |
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Food |
(Medically) Any substance that the body can take in and assimilate that will enable it to stay alive and to grow. |
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Nutrient Density |
The measure of nutrients provided per gram of food. - Any way to judge which foods are most nutritious. -Helpful to identify "empty calories" -Nutrient-dense food provides vitamins, minerals, and beneficial substances with few calories. |
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Legumes (leg-GOOMS) |
Inexpensive sources of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber that contribute little fat to the diet. -Beans -Peas -Lentils |
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Can one live on Just Supplements? |
Food offers more than just the six basic nutrients (phytochemicals) Elemental Diets Life-saving liquid replaced as food. -DOES NOT support growth and health. |
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Major diet-related Diseases |
1. Heart Disease 2. Cancers 3. Strokes 4. Diabetes Mellitus |
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Nutrition Experts |
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) |
