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17 Cards in this Set
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6 Classes of Nutrients
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-Water
-Protien -Minerals -Carbs -Water -Fats -Vitamins |
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Organic Nurtients
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Protien, Carbs, Fats
-Contain Carbon |
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Macro Nutrients
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-Protiens
-Carbs -Fats (Lipids) |
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Micro Nutrients
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1)Iron 5) Iodine
2)Cobalt 6) Maganese 3) Chromium 4) Copper |
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Essential nutrient
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a nutrient required for normal body functioning that either cannot be synthesized by the body,and thus must be obtained from food.
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Nonessential Nutrients
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Non-essential nutrients are nutrients that your body can produce internally from food sources.
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Calorie Value For Macro Nutrients
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Protein: 4 calories per gram
Carbohydrate: 4 calories per gram Fat: 9 calories per gram Alcohol: 7 calories per gram |
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DRI's
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Dietary Reference Intakes:
-Recommended Intakes for Individuals. -DRI table for vitamins, minerals and macronutrients; organized by age and gender. |
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Amdr's? Ranges Recommended For MicroNutrients?
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Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges for Adults (as a percentage of Calories) are as follows:
* Protein: 10-35% * Fat: 20-35% * Carbohydrate: 45-65% |
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Leading Causes of Death Linked to Diet
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-Heart Disease -Chronic Liver Disease
-Cancer -High Blood Pressure -Stroke -Diabetes |
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9 Dietary GuideLines
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– select nutrient-dense foods and beverages to achieve adequate nutrient intakes within energy requirements;
– balance energy intake with activity for weight management; – engage in physical activity – select a sufficient number and variety of fruits and vegetables, make one-half of grain selections whole grain, and choose a sufficient number of dairy products to ensure adequate nutrient and fiber intakes; – restrict saturated fats, total fats and transfatty acids and select low-fat meat and dairy products to reduce the risk of obesity and obesity-related diseases; – select high-fiber fruits, vegetables and whole grains while limiting added sugars to ensure adequate fiber intake and reduce caries risk; – limit sodium intake and consume potassium-rich foods to reduce the risk of developing hypertension; – consume alcoholic beverages responsibly to prevent alcohol-related illnesses and accidents; – practice safe food handling to reduce the risk of developing food-borne illnesses. |
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Nutrient Density
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a ratio of nutrient content (in grams) to the total energy content (in kilocalories or joules).
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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1)mouth 2)esophagus
3)stomach 4)small intestine 5)large intestine(Colon) 6)rectum 7)anus |
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Moves Food Through Gi Tract
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-Large Hollow organs of Digestive Tract, have muscle walls
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Cause of Common Digestive Problems
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-Food Allegies
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Moves Food Through Gi Tract
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-Large Hollow organs of Digestive Tract, have muscle walls
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Cause of Common Digestive Problems
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-Food Allegies
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