TAMU NUTRITION 202 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE

NUTRIENT CORRECT ANSWER A substance that the body needs for energy, growth, and development MACRONUTRIENTS CORRECT ANSWER Nutrients needed in large amounts 3 TYPES OF MACRONUTRIENTS CORRECT ANSWER 1) Carbohydrates 2) Lipids (Fats) 3) Protein MICRONUTRIENTS CORRECT ANSWER Nutrients needed in small amounts CALORIE CORRECT ANSWER A scientific unit of energy; the calories used to measure food are actually kilocalories (kcal) CARBOHYDRATE CORRECT ANSWER Provides energy; 4 kcal/g e.g. sugars, starches, fibers LIPIDS (FATS) CORRECT ANSWER Provides energy, stores energy; 9 kcal/g e.g. oils, butter PROTEIN CORRECT ANSWER Promotes growth and maintenance; 4 kcal/g VITAMINS CORRECT ANSWER Regulate biochemical reactions, antioxidants; contain carbon; organic