APPH 1040 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Dietary Reference Intake, Lean Body Mass, Digestive Enzyme
23 Sep 2017
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Kilocalories- unit of measure to quantify the energy i food that the body can use: nutrition labels use the word calorie to refer to kilocalories, energy containing nutrients are, carbohydrate- 4 kcal/ g. Water is the most abundant nutrient: 50 to 70% Fats: healthy fats are called monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, functions. Vitamins: functions, maintain nerves and skin, produce blood cells, build bones and teeth, heal wounds, convert food energy to body energy, types, fat soluble, water soluble, don"t need to know all vitamins. Minerals- inorganic, indestructible elements needed in small amounts that regulate body functions: macrominerals: minerals the body needs in fairly large amounts, trace minerals: minerals the body needs in very small amounts. Antioxidants: provide health benefits beyond benefits that nutrients contribute, protect against free radicals, found in whole, fortified, enriched or enhanced foods, whole foods: phytochemicals, carotenoids, flavonoids, processed foods.
