ANSC 1645 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Vitamin K, Food Group, Saturated Fat
29 Jan 2019
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Required by the body in smaller amounts (units expressed as milligrams and micrograms) B vitamins, vitamin c, vitamin a, vitamin d, vitamin e, vitamin k, iron, and calcium. Nutrients required in the body in large amounts. Do not contain carbon atoms anywhere in the chemical structure. Minerals and water (has only hydrogen and oxygen atoms) Note: alcohol is not considered a nutrient, but provides energy (7 kcal/g) Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen make up these three macronutrients. Proteins (amino acids) are the only macronutrients that contain nitrogen in their chemical structure. Calcium and phosphorus (another mineral found in dietary sources such as yogurt): bones. The united states department of agriculture (usda) provides nutrient profiles for each food group. Nutrient profiles represent the nutrient contribution expressed in a standard unit (cup or ounce equivalent) Components of myplate include vegetables, protein, grains, fruits, and dairy. Nutrient profiles contributed from major food groups: fruits.
