FOOD 3090 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Nutraceutical, Emulsion, Duodenum

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Food Science
• Course: FOOD 3090
• Professor: P.Goff

Document Summary

Nutrient digestion and utilization: distinguish between the terms: food, nutrient, and nutraceutical. Medically, any substance that the body can take in and assimilate that will enable it to stay alive and grow; the carrier of nourishment. Nutrient: components of food that are indispensible to the body"s functioning provide energy, serve as building material, help maintain or repair body parts, and support growth. Includes water, carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins and minerals. A product isolated or purified from foods that is generally sold in medicinal forms not usually associated with foods. Demonstrated to have physiological benefit or to provide protection against chronic disease: what are the differences between and the origins of hunger and appetite. A physical reaction that includes chemical changes in your body related to a naturally low level of glucose in your blood several hours after eating. An instinctive, protective mechanism that makes sure that your body gets the fuel it requires to function reasonably well.