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Biology 140
Food Science & Health Nutrition
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08/03/2011
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Term
Micronutrient
 Definition

Nutrient needed in small amounts in the diet

* Minerals

* Vitamins
Term
Macronutrient
 Definition

Nutrient that is needed in relatively large amounts.

* Carbs

* Lipids

* Proteins

* Water
Term
Non-essential Nutrients
 Definition

Body can make enough

* Cholesterol
Term
Essential Nutrients
 Definition
Must be obtained in the diet because the body does not make enough.
Term
Energy
 Definition
Carbs, lipids, protein
Term
Minerals
 Definition
Circle - iron, zinc, calcium
Term
Water
 Definition

3 circles

 *Most important
Term
Carbohydrates
 Definition

Chain of glucose

* Pasta

* sugar

* Bread

* Rice
Term
 Definition