NUTR 1010- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 50 pages long!)

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Nutrition
• Course: NUTR 1010
• Professor: D.El Khoury

Document Summary

Nutrition: study the interactions that occur between living organisms & food. Nutrients: chemical substances in foods that provide, structure, energy and regulations. 1/5 of people eat foods that are processed daily half do not even consume five servings of fruits and veggies consume fewer grains and milk products the most they consume is the meat and alternative products & fat. 45 nutrients essential nutrients are the ones we cannot make fortified foods natural health products** 40% of canadians use vitamins and minerals classes of nutrients. Energy-yeilding: carbohydrates, lipids and proteins macronutrients water. Triglycerides are the type that is most abundant in foods and in the body. Protein: growth and maintenance of body structures and body processes. Water: macronutrient that does not provide energy, 60% of body weight. Functions: lubricant, transport fluid, regulator of body temperature. Genes can determine parts of your health and diseases you can get.