[NSC 170C1] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (103 pages long!)
29 Nov 2016
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Thermic effect of food, basal metabolism, physical activity, neat. High calories from unhealthy fats, added sugar, and/or alcohol. Functional foods- products w/ extra amount of health-promoting component by manufacturer. Poor eating contributes to several leading causes of death in america- heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes. Chemicals in food necessary for life and proper body function. Study of nutrients and h0w the body uses them. You can increase your chances of living from your diet. Consuming more fruits, vegetables, nuts, fat free, low dairy, whole grain cereals, and frequent exercise. There are six classes of nutrients- fats and other lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins. These are organic nutrients because they contain carbon. Women have less water and protein and more fat in their bodies than men. Nutrients are needed for growth, development, energy, and cellular functions- repair of cells. Reg. of body absorption of participates of tissues, components processes. fat soluble in chemical protection of various.
