NUTR 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Peanut Butter, Human Body, Broccoli
9 Feb 2016
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Chemically there are 6 classes of nutrients, which can be grouped in different ways: carbohydrates, 2. Vitamins and minerals needed in small amounts. Water and other energy yielding nutrients form the major portion of most foods and are required in. Alcohol can also provide energy but is not considered a nutrient not needed to support life. Calories c = kilocalories calories c = kcalorie content of food or diet. Only carbs, lipids and protein provide energy and thus energy- yielding. Clp are organic molecules, referred to as organic nutrients. Water = inorganic molecules, referred to as inorganic nutrients. Vitamins = organic molecules, referred to as organic nutrients. Minerals = inorganic molecules, referred to as inorganic nutrients. Most of the weight of a human body = water, protein, fat. Cellular level = lipids and proteins make up the membranes that surround cells.
