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Nutrition
Chapter 1 Nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | The sum of all processes involved in how organisms obtain nutrients, and metabolize them to support life. |
| Nutritional Science | The investigation of how an organism is nourished and how nourishment affects a persons health population and planetary health. |
| Health | A state of complete physical, mental & social well being. |
| Disease | Any abnormal condition that affects health of an organism and is characterized by specific signs & symptoms. |
| Health Promotion | The process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health. |
| Disease Prevention | Taking steps to reduce the risk of getting sick and spreading germs. |
| What 4 nutrients does the body needed to function. | Carbohydrates, Proteins, Water Lipids. |
| Lipids | A family of organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Not dissolvable in water, organic compounds triglycerides |
| The 3 main types of lipids are | Triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols |
| Proteins | Macromolecules composed of chains of organic monomeric subunits. Called amino Acids |
| Water | Composed of 2 hydrogens and 1 oxygen per molecule of water. 60% of the body is water |
| water | Person can survive 3 minutes without oxygen, 3 days without water and 3 weeks without food. |
| Carbohydrates | Organic molecules made up of cardon, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbs can be categorized as sugars, starches, and fiber. |
| What are 2 basic forms of Carbs | Simple sugars and Complex sugars |
| What are the 6 classes of nutrients that the body needs to function. | Carbs, Proteins, Water, Vitamins, Lipids, and minerals |
| Macronutrients | Large nutrients that are needed in large amounts |
| One Gram of carbs yields four kilocalories | For the cells in the body to preform work. |
| What year did the US federal government develop a diet-related public policy designed to equip Americans with the tools to change to a healthier diet? | 1980's |
| What are Fat-soluble vitamins | A,D,E,C,K (A) vision, reproduction, immune support (D) Bone, teeth, immune support (E) Antioxidant ,cell membrane, support and protects the skin, (K) Bone, teeth, clotting factor |
| Scientific Method | A organized process of inquiry that involves making an observation and coming up with a hypothesis, conducting tests from that hypothesis, evaluating the results, gathering supporting evidence and coming up with a conclusion. |
| What are some examples of simple carbs | Fruit juice honey. Simple cards are easy to digest and provides quick energy. Which causes glucose to go up faster. |
| What are some examples of Complex carbs. | Brown rice, lentils, apples and beans. complex cards provide more fiber which takes longer to digest & cause blood glucose to go up slower. |
| Glycogen | Cards that is stored in the liver/ muscle and is break down and released in the blood stream. |
| Fiber | provides increase in bacterial growth for the colon , Helps soften and bulk up the stools for easier defecation. Helps to stabilize blood sugar levels. |
| What did Franklin D. Roosevelt declare in his inaugural address on January 20th 1937 | One-third of our nation is ill-clad, ill-housed, and ill-nourished. |
| pellagra | A disease caused by deficiency in Niacin . Can cause Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia. |
| Nutrient Density | One measurement of food quality is the amount of essential nutrients a food contains relative to the amount of energy it has . |
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