Nfs 1020 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Calories per gram carbohydrates protein fat alcohol Carb-4 Protein-4 fats-9 Alcohol-7 Reliable Sources for Nutrition Information Research needs to be replicated with similar results, no bias, applicable to general population, ethical, and found in reputable journals. DGA recommendations Variety of foods, avoid too much sodium, fat, cholesterol and sugar, look for fiber. (Updated every 5 years) AMDR micronutrient recommendations Carb- 45-65 fat- 20-35 Protein- 10-35 essential nutrients Nutrie...

What are proteins? - macronutrient - 4 kcal/g - composed of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen - amino acids are building blocks of proteins - proteins are only functional when they're folded Amino Acids - essential amino acids: (9) obtained in diet, not made in body - nonessential amino acids: (11) can be made in the body - 20 amino acids total Protein Structure - proteins are made by inking up to 20 amino acids - linked by peptide bonds: acid group from one amino acid is joined with the...

Placebo Effect substance or treatment with no active effect ADMR Carbohydrates 45 - 65% ADMR Lipids 20 - 35% ADMR Proteins 10 to 35% Macronutrients needed in large amounts Micronutrients needed in small amounts Essential Nutrients (6) 1. Carbohydrates 2. Protein 3. Fat 4. Vitamins 5. Minerals 6. Water Maltose Glucose + Glucose Lactose Glucose + Galactose Sucrose Glucose + Fructose Whole Grains WHOLE GRAIN SEED Enriched Grains Some Nutrients Lost Refined Grains Endosperm

What is nutrition? The study of how food nourishes the body, and the study of human behavior related to food. Describe how nutrition & lifestyle choices affect long-term health. Poor nutrition and lifestyle choices lead to chronic health diseases and issues. What are the six basic nutrients? Protein, Carbohydrates, Lipids (fats), Water, Vitamins, Minerals Organic refers to anything that contains carbon. Which nutrients are the energy yielding nutrients? Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids (fats)...

What do variety, proportionality, and moderation mean, and how do they work together to result in a healthy diet? Variety: all the food groups Proportionality: nutrient-dense foods Moderation: control portion size How do the concepts of nutrient density and energy density differ? Nutrient dense: packed with vitamins/minerals, but not necessarily high in calories. Energy dense: high calorie foods with low levels of nutrients. Define functions foods Foods that provide health benefits beyond thos...

What is nutrition? correct answersWhat we eat What is a nutrient? correct answersa substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and to maintain proper body functioning. What is an essential nutrient? correct answersany substance that must be provided to an organism What are the 6 classes of nutrition? What is a micro nutrient, and which nutrients are micro nutrients? What is a macro nutrient, and which nutrients are macro nutrients? correct answers-CARBOHYDRATES -PROTEI...

Recommendation for Fish During Pregnancy's Total fish <12 oz of fish per week. No, Marlin, King Maceral, Tilefish, Swordfish, Orange roughie, shark Tuna < or = 6 oz Number One Killer in the US Cardiovascular disease Number 2 Killer in US Cancer Probiotics Has to contain Living Bacteria Has to have a lot of Bacteria in product Some probiotics help immune system and help with constipation and Diarrhea Prebiotic Food for healthy bacteria that promotes their growth in GI tract. Example ar...

These notes are Part 1 of the Healthy Body lecture notes from Elizabeth Hill's NFS 1020 class.

These notes are Part 2 of the Healthy Body lecture notes from Elizabeth Hill's NFS 1020 class.