NTR 306

1. Describe the structure of an amino acid. How does a protein’s composition differ from carbohydrates and fats? a. Contain C, H, and O (like carbs and fats), but ALSO have N; nitrogen gives name amino b. Central C atom, H atom, amino group (NH2), acid group (COOH), and side group/side chain that distinguishes each amino acid 2. What are essential and non-essential amino acids? Be able to recognize the names of the 20 amino acids that are used for protein synthesis in the body (do not n...

Chapter 1 1.1 Describe how various factors influence personal food choices. Preference, habit, tradition, social interaction, economy, associations 1.2 Name the six major classes of nutrients and identify which are organic and which yield energy. Organic = protein, carbs, fats, vitamin Inorganic = minerals Energy yielding = protein carbs fats a. List the six nutrients contained in food and a major use of each nutrient. protein carbs fats = make energy vitamins = facilitate energy releas...