HUN 2201- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 38 pages long!)
28 Mar 2018
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Nutrient density: a measure of the nutrients provided by a food relative to its calorie content: nutrient-dense diets provide more nutrients in fewer calories. Forti cation: the addition of nutrients to foods. Dietary supplements: a product sold to supplement the diet. Phytochemicals: a substance found in plant foods that is not an essential nutrient but may have health-promoting properties. Zoochemicals: a substance found in animal food that is not an essential nutrient but may have health-promoting properties. Functional foods: a food that has health-promoting properties beyond basic nutritional functions. Designer food: a food or supplement thought to have health bene ts in addition to its nutritive value. Must be constantly replaced since we cannot store it. Vitamins: an organic compound needed in the diet to regulate the chemical reactions and processes needed for growth, reproduction, and the maintenance of health: there are 13 vitamins.
