HLTH 140 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Fad Diet, Body Fat Percentage, Dietary Fiber
6 Jun 2017
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Water, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats: micronutrients: needed in small amounts. Vitamins and minerals: fuel potential, a kcalorie is the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree centigrade (calorie, 3 macronutrients supply energy in the form of calories. Vitamins and minerals have no calories: water, function. 2-3 liters or 8-12 cups of fluid. Water needs vary on several factors, such as foods consumed and the activity level: carbohydrates, function. Fuels most of the body"s cells during daily activities. Used by muscle cells during high-intensity exercise. Only source of energy for brain cells, rbcs, etc: types. Quick energy source, easily digestible and composed of 1 or 2 units of sugar: sucrose, fructose, glucose, maltose, and galactose. Energy source, slower to digest and composed of multiple sugar units; includes starches and dietary fiber: sources: whole grains, vegetables, some fruit. Fiber: plant carbohydrates that cannot be digested.
