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Nutrition
Chapter 1
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
10/16/2008

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Term
Nutrition
Definition
science of how food nourishes the body
Term
six classes of nutrients
Definition
-water
-carbohydrates
-fat
-protein
-vitamins
-minerals
Term
what are the organic nurients?
Definition
carbohydrate
fats
proteins
vitamins
Term
essential nutrient
Definition

-the body needs these nutrients

-if you do not ingest these, you will develop a deficiency

-the body cannot make these nutrients for itself

 

Term
calories per gram in fat, carbs, and protein
Definition

fat = 9 cal/g

carbs = 4 cal/g

protein = 4 cal/g

Term
5 characteristics of a nutritious diet
Definition
Adequacy
Balance
Calorie Control
Moderation
Variety
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