NUTR 202 Study Guide - Final Guide: Essential Amino Acid, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Essential Fatty Acid
10 Dec 2016
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1 - the food on your plate: in your own words define the following terms: nutrition, nutrient, essential nutrient, non-essential nutrient, calorie, macronutrient, micronutrient, and phytochemicals. Nutrition the science that studies the interaction between nutrients, the body"s function, and health. Nutrient a substance that the body requires for energy, regulation of body processes, and structure. Essential nutrient must be acquired through diet. Non-essential nutrient body makes in adequate amounts. Calorie the scientific unit used to measure energy, the units used to measure food energy are kilo-calories (kcal) Macronutrient nutrients that provide energy (carbs, fats, protein) Micronutrient does not supply energy; nutrients that assist with regulating the processes, supporting your metabolism, and providing structure (vitamins and minerals) Metabolism biochemical activity that occurs in the cell that releases energy in the nutrient, or use energy to create other substances. Electrolyte a mineral that assumes a charge when dissolved in water. Phytochemicals not classified as a nutrient.
