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NTS Exam 1
NTS135 Exam 1 Chapter 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Factors that influence food choices | Taste, hunger, economics, access/convenience |
| Definition of hunger | The physical drive to eat |
| Definition of appetite | The desire to eat despite physical drive to eat |
| Definition of satiety | The physical and psychological feeling of satisfaction/fullness |
| The 6 classes of nutrients | Carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water |
| Chronic conditions linked to poor lifestyle | Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, COPD, cancers |
| Define risk factor | Characteristics, conditions, behaviors that increase likelihood of developing a disease, injury, or negative outcome |
| Types of and function of carbohydrates | Simple / Complex energy production/storage, saving proteins, digestive health |
| Define lipids | water-INsoluble organic compounds long-term energy storage and signaling (hormones) |
| Lipids that are better for health | Unsaturated (mono and poly) |
| Protein function | Build/repair tissue, catalyze reactions (enzymes), hormones, antibodies, transport nutrients |
| How are proteins used for energy | They support metabolic function, stabilize blood sugar, act as backup fuel source |
| Primary function of vitamins | They convert food into energy, support immunity |