Nutrition 101 Study Guide| 82 Questions| With Complete Solutions
What is Nutrition? correct answer: -Nutrition is a science that studies the interactions between living organisms and food -Food provides nutrients and energy -Nutrients are chemical substances in foods that provide energy and structure and help regulate body processes Macronutrients correct answer: Energy yielding nutrients ( a substance that must be obtained in large amounts) -Carbohydrates -Proteins -Lipids Six Classes of Nutrients correct answer: -Carbohydrates -Lipids -Proteins -Water -Vitamins -Minerals Carbohydrates correct answer: Includes sugars and starches -(Fiber belongs to the carbohydrates category but does NOT provide any energy) -1 gram of a carbohydrate contains 4 calories Lipids correct answer: -Usually called "fats" or "oils" - A concentrated form of energy -Foods high in saturated fatty acids
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