Fndh 400 certification Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is a macronutrient - Nutrients needed by the body in large amounts What is a micronutrient - Nutrients needed by the body in smaller amounts Calorie definition as used by the public - Represents a kilocalorie, which is a unit of measurement What is a kilocalorie - The amount of energy required to raise 1 kg of water (H2O) 1 degree celsius What nutrients provide energy and how much? - Carbohydrates: 4kcal/g Protein: 4 kcal/g Lipids: 9 kcal/g * alcohol also provides energy (7kcal/g...