Nutrition 101 Exam 1 Package Deal

6 Classes of Nutrients -ANSWER 1. Water 2. Carbohydrates 3. Lipids 4. Proteins 5. Vitamins 6. Minerals Energy Yield for Carbohydrate -ANSWER 4 kcal/g Energy Yield for Fat (lipid) -ANSWER 9 kcal/g Energy Yield for Protein -ANSWER 4 kcal/g Energy Yield for Alcohol -ANSWER 7 kcal/g ...

What are the organs in the GI tract? (5) -ANSWER Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine Function of the Mouth & enzymes/secretions? -ANSWER food is broken down mechanically (chewing) and chemically (saliva/salivary amylase which breaks down carbs) Function of the Esophagus...

What are essential nutrients? -ANSWER biological function Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are -ANSWER cereal, bottled water What are the three nutrition-related diseases that are leading causes of death in the United States? -ANSWER heart disease, canc...

Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are ____________________ -ANSWER Milk, ready-to-eat cereal, bottled water, soft drinks, and bread What are essential nutrients? -ANSWER Fats, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, water, and vitamins What are the three nutr...

Phytochemicals - ANSWERWhat substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer? complex carbohydrates - ANSWERFibers belong to the class of nutrients know as Major fuel source - ANSWERWhat are characteristics of carbohydrates ...

Definition of Nutrition -ANSWER the science of foods and their components Definition of Nutrient -ANSWER a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. General functions of nutrients -ANSWER Normal growth/development, maintaining cells, fuel/energy, Reg...

carbohydrate (CHO) function -ANSWER source of energy, essential nutrient function: energy to brain cells, nervous system, blood, muscles (ex. grains, fruits, veggies, starches, sugars) lipid functions -ANSWER function: vitamin absorption, protects organs (ex. avocado, nuts, animal fats, cheese...

nutrition - ANSWERthe study of food - how food nourishes our bodies - how food influences our health nutrients - ANSWERfood in the chemical form of chemical compounds - provide energy, growth, & maintenance six classes of nutrients - ANSWERcarbohydrates: provide energy proteins: provide e...