Nusc 1165 study guide - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 1 – Nutrition Introduction:  What is a nutrient? What is an essential nutrient? Is alcohol a nutrient? o A nutrient is a chemical substance that provides energy and structure and helps regulate body processes o An essential nutrient is something that the body cannot synthesize and must be obtained through our diet o Alcohol is not a nutrient but it provides energy  What is a dietary pattern? o A dietary pattern is a sum of food choices  How does grain enrichment diffe...