Nutrition and Nutrients Overview

Chemicals in food that provide energy and support bodily functions.

Non-nutrient plant chemicals that influence bodily functions.

Nutrients that must be obtained from food, as the body can't produce them in enough amounts.

Macronutrients that provide energy when broken down.

Nutrients that provide energy: carbs, proteins, and fats.

Nutrients required in smaller amounts, includes vitamins and minerals.

Measurement of energy provided by macronutrients: 4kcal/g for carbs and proteins, and 9kcal/g for fats.

An inorganic nutrient that makes up most of the body composition.

Inorganic nutrients that cannot be broken down and are essential for various bodily functions.

Organic nutrients that support body processes but do not provide energy.

Phytochemicals are compounds in plants affecting health but not absorbed like original nutrients.

Essential chemicals must be consumed, as the body cannot make them in sufficient amounts.

Water is an inorganic nutrient composed of hydrogen and oxygen, making up most of the body.

Protein and carbohydrates provide 4 kcal/g, while fat provides 9 kcal/g; alcohol provides 7 kcal/g but is not a nutrient.

Macronutrients include proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, and they provide energy and calories for the body.

Micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals, are needed in smaller amounts but are essential for health.

Organic nutrients contain carbon (like vitamins), while inorganic nutrients do not (like minerals).

The human body is primarily composed of water and needs various nutrients for proper function and health.

Macronutrients are categorized as energy-giving (carbs, proteins, fats), while micronutrients do not provide energy.