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What are the six classes of nutrients?
What are the three general functions of nutrients in the body?
What are phytochemicals?
Which nutrients provide calories and are needed in gram quantities in a dietary pattern?
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Which type of fats are more beneficial to heart health compared to solid fats?
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What are the two categories of vitamins based on their solubility?
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What are the calorie values for carbohydrate, fat, protein, and alcohol, respectively?
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What is the energy equivalent of 1 kilocalorie in calories?
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Which substance is chemically represented as H2O and serves as a solvent and lubricant in the body?
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What's the recommended daily intake of water in cups?
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Which type of food labeling expresses energy in terms of Calories?
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What do phytochemicals provide significant health benefits found in plants, especially fruits and vegetables?
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Study Notes
Classes of Nutrients
- There are six classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
Functions of Nutrients
- Nutrients have three general functions in the body: providing energy, building and repairing tissues, and regulating body processes
Phytochemicals
- Phytochemicals are non-nutrient compounds found in plants, particularly in fruits and vegetables, that provide significant health benefits
- They are not essential nutrients, but have been shown to have disease-preventing properties
Macronutrients
- Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are macronutrients that provide calories and are needed in gram quantities in a dietary pattern
Fats and Heart Health
- Unsaturated fats, particularly omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, are more beneficial to heart health compared to solid fats
Vitamins
- Vitamins are classified into two categories based on their solubility: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins
Calorie Values
- The calorie values for carbohydrate, fat, protein, and alcohol are 4, 9, 4, and 7 kcal/g, respectively
Energy Equivalent
- 1 kilocalorie is equivalent to 1000 calories
Water
- Water is chemically represented as H2O and serves as a solvent and lubricant in the body
- The recommended daily intake of water is 8-10 cups
Food Labeling
- Food labeling that expresses energy in terms of Calories is referred to as kilocalorie or kcal labeling
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Test your knowledge on the classes and sources of nutrients, and the general functions of nutrients in the body. Also, explore the concept of phytochemicals and their significance.
