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1. Heart Disease
Leading Cause of Death in United States
2. Cancer
a person's way of living that includes diet, physical activity habits, use of drugs such as
Lifestyle
tobacco and alcohol, and other typical patterns of health-related behavior
- carbohydrates
- fats and other lipids,
- proteins
6 classes of nutrients
- vitamins
- minerals
- water
Carbohydrates Source of energy (most forms)
Source of energy (fats), cellular development, physical growth and development,
Lipids
regulation of body processes, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
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, Production of structural and functional components; cellular development, growth, and
Proteins maintenance; regulation of body processes; immune function; fluid balance; source of
energy
Regulation of body processes, maintenance of immune function, production and
Vitamins
maintenance of tissues, protection against agents that can damage cellular components
Regulation of body processes, including fluid balance; formation of certain chemical
Minerals messengers; structural and functional components of various substances and tissues;
necessary for physical growth, maintenance, and development
Maintenance of fluid balance, regulation of body temperature, elimination of wastes,
Water
transportation of substances, participant in many chemical reactions
How many kilocalories are in a gram of 4 kcal
carbohydrates?
How many kilocalories are in a gram of protein? 4 kcal
How many kilocalories are in a gram of fat? 9 kcal
How many kilocalories are in a gram of alcohol? 7 kcal
Name for carbohydrates, fats and proteins as the body needs a relativity large amount of
Macronutrients
these nutrients daily. Supply energy for cells
Name for vitamins and minerals as they body needs a very small amount of these to
Micronutrients
function properly. Do not Supply energy for cells
Essential nutrients Nutrients that must be supplied through food. About 50 of them
Water
Vitamin A Vitamin C
B vitamins Vitamin D
Glucose
Examples of some Essential Nutrients
Minerals like calcium, sodium, chloride and Zinc
Fats that contain linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids
Some proteins (amino acids)
Chpt 1 mod 1.3 pg 10
Nonnutrients Substances that are not nutrients but may have some healthful benefits
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