BIO-1201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Calorie, Nutrient, Cell Nucleus
Document Summary
1991- the equity rule limited the feeding of athletes to one meal per day. Reduced discrimination against walk on athletes who must pay out of pocket for additional food. Calorie- the amount of energy needed to raise the temp of one gram of water by 1 degree celsius. Food calories are actually kilocalories, aka 1000 calories. Nutrient is a part of food that performs a physiological function in the body. One is called a macronutrient, the other is called a micronutrient. Macronutrient- the nutrients that provide your body with energy. Nucleic acids- not a significant source of energy for cells. Vitamins- organic compounds that help regulate metabolism. Vitamins a, d, e, k are fat soluble. Minerals- regulate reactions, balance fluids, and make up your body structures. Water- a very unique compound with unusual properties essential for sustaining life. Atom- the smallest unit of an element that still retains the characteristics of the element.
