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Gym Ch 8 #1

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The study of food and nutrients- digestion, absorption, metabolism and effect on health and disease Nutrition
_____ nutrition is a diet that supplies all of the essential ______ required for the body to survive and thrive Good; Nutrients
Substances in food that provide nourishment and needed to support body function and maintain health Nutrients
Nutrients provide _____, support ______, and regulate metabolism Energy; Growth
2 categories of nutrients are _____ and _____ nutrients Macro; Micro
Carbs, Fats, Protein and water are _______ Macronutrients
We require macronutrients in relatively ______ amounts Large
The main function of macronutrients is to provide the body ______ Energy
Carbs and proteins provide ____kcals of energy per gram 4
Fat provides ___ kcal of energy per gram 9
2 types of carbs: Simple; Complex
_____ carbs are primary source of energy during exercise and a requirement for normal brain function Simple
Simple sugars of glucose, fructose, and galactose are ______ Simple Carbs
_________, a simple carb, plays a major role in energy for the body Glucose
Glycogen, starch, and fiber are _____ carbohydrates Complex
Vegetables and fruit are the ________ carbs Healthiest
______ is found in all plant derived foods Fiber
_____ are part of a larger class of substances called lipids Fats
2 categories of fats: Saturated; Unsaturated
_______ fats are the more heart-healthy fats because they don't increase blood cholesterol levels Unsaturated
______-3 fatty acid lowers cholesterol and triglycerides Omega
Unsaturated fats are found in ______ sources Plant
Fats that are solid at room temperature and come from animal and plant sources Saturated
______ fatty acids found in baked goods, fried food, and some animal sources can increase cholesterol and contribute to heart disease Trans
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