FNN 100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Hypercalcaemia, Superoxide Dismutase, Pantothenic Acid

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Nutrition and Food
• Course: FNN 100
• Professor: Barbara Wendland

Document Summary

Definition: a chemical substance that is used by the body and is produced or supplied through foods or drinks in adequate amounts. Nutrients provide energy, structure (raw materials) and regulate body processes. Macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and water whereas micronutrients include vitamins, minerals and water. Carbohydrates are made up of mono, di, and polysaccharides. Fibre does not produce energy because the body cannot fully break it down. Lipids a(cid:396)e (cid:272)o(cid:373)(cid:373)o(cid:374)l(cid:455) (cid:272)alled (cid:862)fats(cid:863) a(cid:374)d (cid:862)oils(cid:863) a(cid:374)d a(cid:396)e a (cid:272)o(cid:374)(cid:272)e(cid:374)t(cid:396)ated fo(cid:396)(cid:373) of e(cid:374)e(cid:396)g(cid:455). The type of fat that is found in abundance in the body but is not a dietary fats is called a triglyceride. Foods high in saturated fatty acid may promote certain diseases. Foods high in unsaturated fatty acids may help prevent certain diseases. Proteins are made up of different combinations of amino acids (building blocks). Proteins are required for growth, maintenance and repair of the body.