NHM 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Food Energy, Nutrient, Energy Density
15 Jan 2017
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Nutrition: the science of nutrients in foods and their actions within the body. Nutrients actions within the body include ingestion, digestion, absorption, Refers to human behaviors related to food and eating. Society does not use this simple definition transport, metabolism, and excretion. Yield energy and nutrients when consumed for growth and maintenance. Ethnic foods: foods associated with a particular ethnic group. Cultural competence: having an awareness and acceptance of cultures and the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures. The body needs energy and nutrients repair of tissues. Used in the body to provide energy and support growth, maintenance, and. Six major classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats, vitamins, minerals, water. Nonessential nutrients: can be synthesized within the body. Nonnutrients: compounds that do not fit into the six classes of nutrients. Phytochemicals: nonnutrient compounds in plants that have biological activity in. Vitamins are organic and complex and can be destroyed. Bind and hinder absorption or leach into water.
