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Define Nutrition.
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the study of nutrients, their ingestion, digestion, absorption,transport, metabolism, storage, and excretion.
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List the six nutrients.
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carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water
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Define Organic.
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containing carbon
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Define Essential.
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needed for everyday life.
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Are carbohydrates organic and essential?
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organic (composed of CHO) and nonessential
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Is protein organic or essential?
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organic (containts CHON) and essential
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Is fat organic or essential?
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organic (containts CHO) and nonessential
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Are vitamins organic or essential?
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organic and essential
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Are minerals organic or essential?
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inorganic and essential
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Is water organic or essential?
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inorganic and essential
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what is the purpose of protein?
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growth, maintenance, and repair
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what is the purpose of fat?
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insulation and protection
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what is the purpose of carbohydrates?
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enery
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what are nutrients measured in?
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grams
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what is energy measured in?
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kilocalories
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what is the purpose of vitamins?
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helpers (catalyst to speed up reactions)
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What is the purpose of minerals and water?
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structure
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what does lowfat mean?
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less than 30% of product can be fat
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define satiety.
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feeling of fullness
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what is involved in anthropometrics to assess nutrition in a person?
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height, weight, frame size, and skinfold test
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How do you calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) using the Hamwai Method for males?
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106#/5'+(6# for ea. add. in.) +/- 10%
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How do you calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) using the Hamwai Method for females?
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100#/5'+(5# for ea. add. in.) +/- 10%
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what are the two kinds of digestion?
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chemical and mechanical
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