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[Show more]Nutrition -ANSWER The study of how nutrients are processed 
 
Nutrient -ANSWER A chemical substance that is obtained from food and can be used by the body 
 
Distribution of 6 nutrient classes in the body -ANSWER Macronutrients 
1. Protein - 10-20% 
2. Carbohydrate - <<1% 
3. Fat - 15-25% 
4. ...
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Add to cartNutrition -ANSWER The study of how nutrients are processed 
 
Nutrient -ANSWER A chemical substance that is obtained from food and can be used by the body 
 
Distribution of 6 nutrient classes in the body -ANSWER Macronutrients 
1. Protein - 10-20% 
2. Carbohydrate - <<1% 
3. Fat - 15-25% 
4. ...
Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are ____________________ -ANSWER Milk, ready-to-eat cereal, bottled water, soft drinks, and bread 
 
What are essential nutrients? -ANSWER Fats, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, water, and vitamins 
 
What are the three nutr...
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Add to cartRecent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are ____________________ -ANSWER Milk, ready-to-eat cereal, bottled water, soft drinks, and bread 
 
What are essential nutrients? -ANSWER Fats, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, water, and vitamins 
 
What are the three nutr...
What are essential nutrients? -ANSWER biological function 
 
Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are -ANSWER cereal, bottled water 
 
What are the three nutrition-related diseases that are leading causes of death in the United States? -ANSWER heart disease, canc...
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Add to cartWhat are essential nutrients? -ANSWER biological function 
 
Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are -ANSWER cereal, bottled water 
 
What are the three nutrition-related diseases that are leading causes of death in the United States? -ANSWER heart disease, canc...
Phytochemicals - ANSWERWhat substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer? 
 
complex carbohydrates - ANSWERFibers belong to the class of nutrients know as 
 
Major fuel source - ANSWERWhat are characteristics of carbohydrates 
...
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Add to cartPhytochemicals - ANSWERWhat substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer? 
 
complex carbohydrates - ANSWERFibers belong to the class of nutrients know as 
 
Major fuel source - ANSWERWhat are characteristics of carbohydrates 
...
Definition of Nutrition -ANSWER the science of foods and their components 
 
Definition of Nutrient -ANSWER a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. 
 
General functions of nutrients -ANSWER Normal growth/development, maintaining cells, fuel/energy, Reg...
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Add to cartDefinition of Nutrition -ANSWER the science of foods and their components 
 
Definition of Nutrient -ANSWER a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. 
 
General functions of nutrients -ANSWER Normal growth/development, maintaining cells, fuel/energy, Reg...
carbohydrate (CHO) function -ANSWER source of energy, essential nutrient 
function: energy to brain cells, nervous system, blood, muscles 
(ex. grains, fruits, veggies, starches, sugars) 
 
lipid functions -ANSWER function: vitamin absorption, protects organs 
(ex. avocado, nuts, animal fats, cheese...
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Add to cartcarbohydrate (CHO) function -ANSWER source of energy, essential nutrient 
function: energy to brain cells, nervous system, blood, muscles 
(ex. grains, fruits, veggies, starches, sugars) 
 
lipid functions -ANSWER function: vitamin absorption, protects organs 
(ex. avocado, nuts, animal fats, cheese...
nutrition - ANSWERthe study of food 
- how food nourishes our bodies 
- how food influences our health 
 
nutrients - ANSWERfood in the chemical form of chemical compounds 
- provide energy, growth, & maintenance 
 
six classes of nutrients - ANSWERcarbohydrates: provide energy 
proteins: provide e...
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Add to cartnutrition - ANSWERthe study of food 
- how food nourishes our bodies 
- how food influences our health 
 
nutrients - ANSWERfood in the chemical form of chemical compounds 
- provide energy, growth, & maintenance 
 
six classes of nutrients - ANSWERcarbohydrates: provide energy 
proteins: provide e...
Nutrition -ANSWER The study of how nutrients are processed 
 
Nutrient -ANSWER A chemical substance that is obtained from food and can be used by the body 
 
Distribution of 6 nutrient classes in the body -ANSWER Macronutrients 
1. Protein - 10-20% 
2. Carbohydrate - <<1% 
3. Fat - 15-25% 
4. ...
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Add to cartNutrition -ANSWER The study of how nutrients are processed 
 
Nutrient -ANSWER A chemical substance that is obtained from food and can be used by the body 
 
Distribution of 6 nutrient classes in the body -ANSWER Macronutrients 
1. Protein - 10-20% 
2. Carbohydrate - <<1% 
3. Fat - 15-25% 
4. ...
6 Classes of Nutrients -ANSWER 1. Water 
2. Carbohydrates 
3. Lipids 
4. Proteins 
5. Vitamins 
6. Minerals 
 
Energy Yield for Carbohydrate -ANSWER 4 kcal/g 
 
Energy Yield for Fat (lipid) -ANSWER 9 kcal/g 
 
Energy Yield for Protein -ANSWER 4 kcal/g 
 
Energy Yield for Alcohol -ANSWER 7 kcal/g 
 
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Add to cart6 Classes of Nutrients -ANSWER 1. Water 
2. Carbohydrates 
3. Lipids 
4. Proteins 
5. Vitamins 
6. Minerals 
 
Energy Yield for Carbohydrate -ANSWER 4 kcal/g 
 
Energy Yield for Fat (lipid) -ANSWER 9 kcal/g 
 
Energy Yield for Protein -ANSWER 4 kcal/g 
 
Energy Yield for Alcohol -ANSWER 7 kcal/g 
 
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