NUTR 280 EXAMS PACKAGE DEAL!!!!

What is determined by the foods choices we make? - nutrients and calories consumed Nutrients - components in food; vital for the body to function What do nutrients provide? - -energy -serve as building material -help maintain or repair body parts -regulate body processes and support growth "E...

Essential amino acid - an amino acid that cannot be made in the body so it must be included in the diet How many amino acids are there total? - 20 How many amino acids are essential? - 9 Nonessential amino acids - commonly found in protein & are made in the body How many amino acids are non-ess...

Vitamin - essential organic compounds needed in small amounts Divided into 2 groups based on - solubility in water or fat Water soluble vitamins - B and C Fat soluble vitamins - A, D, E, K Food groups that lack B12? - Grains, vegetables, fruits Food groups low in vitamin C? - Grains, dairy, pro...

Your food choices determine the ____ and ____ you consume. - nutrients and calories Define nutrients. - substances in food; vital for the body to function Nutrients provide... - Energy Serves as building material (calcium, protein) Help maintain or repair body parts Regulate body processes and ...

Refined - refers to foods that have undergone processing that changes or removes various components of the original food unrefined - foods eaten either just as they are found in nature or with only minimal processing, such as cooking whole- grain product - entire kernel: bran, germ, and endosper...

BMI < 25 kg/m - No weight loss needed BMI > 30 kg/m - weight loss recommended Losing 5% to 15% of body weight - significantly reduces health risks associated with being overweight or obese Weight loss should be gradual - 1/2 to 2 lbs/week; equates to 500 calories reduction per day Severe ...

nutrients - components in food; vital for body to function what do nutrients provide? - energy, maintain / repair body parts, building material, regulate body processes, & support growth essential nutrient - must be consumed in the diet; body cannot make it OR cannot be made in sufficient quanti...

wellness - a multidimensional, life-long process that includes physical, emotional, and spiritual health nutrients - contribute energy and structure to the body and regulates body processes nutrient density - a measure of the nutrients provided by a food relative to its calorie content fortifica...