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What does the term 'nutrition' fundamentally refer to?
What does the term 'nutrition' fundamentally refer to?
- The study of food and its preparation methods
- The intake of food in relation to dietary needs (correct)
- The classification of food into different types
- The process of synthesizing nutrients within the body
How are essential nutrients defined?
How are essential nutrients defined?
- Nutrients that are exclusively found in food supplements
- Nutrients that only provide energy without any other functions
- Nutrients that must be obtained from food due to the body’s inability to make them (correct)
- Nutrients that the body can synthesize from raw materials
What is meant by malnutrition?
What is meant by malnutrition?
- A balanced intake of all nutritional elements
- A diet lacking the right amount of nutrients or excess of them (correct)
- An adequate supply of vitamins and minerals only
- A specific deficiency of one nutrient type
What role do calories play in nutrition?
What role do calories play in nutrition?
Which of the following is a function of food supplements?
Which of the following is a function of food supplements?
What are nutrients primarily used for in the body?
What are nutrients primarily used for in the body?
Which of the following is classified as a nonnutrient that may be harmful?
Which of the following is classified as a nonnutrient that may be harmful?
Which process does the digestive system primarily perform?
Which process does the digestive system primarily perform?
What is NOT one of the five key factors to achieving a healthy diet?
What is NOT one of the five key factors to achieving a healthy diet?
What are kilocalories primarily used to measure?
What are kilocalories primarily used to measure?
What is the primary composition of proteins?
What is the primary composition of proteins?
What percentage of total body weight is made up of water?
What percentage of total body weight is made up of water?
Which function is NOT associated with minerals?
Which function is NOT associated with minerals?
What distinguishes fat-soluble vitamins from water-soluble vitamins?
What distinguishes fat-soluble vitamins from water-soluble vitamins?
What are the two types of minerals?
What are the two types of minerals?
Which nutrient function is NOT primarily related to vitamins?
Which nutrient function is NOT primarily related to vitamins?
Which statement about protein food sources is inaccurate?
Which statement about protein food sources is inaccurate?
Which vitamin is water-soluble?
Which vitamin is water-soluble?
What is one measurement of food quality discussed?
What is one measurement of food quality discussed?
What role do minerals play concerning free radicals?
What role do minerals play concerning free radicals?
What is the primary characteristic of high-quality foods?
What is the primary characteristic of high-quality foods?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five key factors that make up a healthful diet?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five key factors that make up a healthful diet?
What defines 'empty-calorie' foods?
What defines 'empty-calorie' foods?
What is meant by 'calorie control' in the context of a healthful diet?
What is meant by 'calorie control' in the context of a healthful diet?
Which nutrient does a slice of bread primarily provide?
Which nutrient does a slice of bread primarily provide?
What does the concept of 'moderation' in a healthy diet imply?
What does the concept of 'moderation' in a healthy diet imply?
Which of the following foods would most likely be categorized as a low-quality 'empty-calorie' food?
Which of the following foods would most likely be categorized as a low-quality 'empty-calorie' food?
In the context of achieving a healthy diet, why is 'variety' considered important?
In the context of achieving a healthy diet, why is 'variety' considered important?
How is the total number of calories from a slice of bread calculated given its macronutrient composition?
How is the total number of calories from a slice of bread calculated given its macronutrient composition?
Which aspect of a healthful diet does the term 'adequacy' reflect?
Which aspect of a healthful diet does the term 'adequacy' reflect?
What is the primary process that breaks food down into its components within the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the primary process that breaks food down into its components within the gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following macronutrients provides the most energy per gram?
Which of the following macronutrients provides the most energy per gram?
Which macronutrient is classified into simple and complex based on its chemical structure?
Which macronutrient is classified into simple and complex based on its chemical structure?
What role do micronutrients primarily serve in the body?
What role do micronutrients primarily serve in the body?
Which two processes are included in metabolism?
Which two processes are included in metabolism?
Which of the following statements about lipids is correct?
Which of the following statements about lipids is correct?
In the context of digestion, what is absorption specifically referring to?
In the context of digestion, what is absorption specifically referring to?
What is the energy provided by one gram of carbohydrates?
What is the energy provided by one gram of carbohydrates?
Why are vitamins and minerals categorized as micronutrients?
Why are vitamins and minerals categorized as micronutrients?
What type of nutrient is primarily responsible for growth, development, and repair of tissues?
What type of nutrient is primarily responsible for growth, development, and repair of tissues?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Nutrition
- Nutrition originates from the Latin word nutrire, meaning "to nourish."
- It involves food intake concerning the body's dietary needs and how nutrients are utilized.
Nutrients
- Nutrients are substances necessary for the body to produce energy, maintain tissues, and regulate processes.
- Essential nutrients cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through diet.
Energy Measurement
- Calories measure energy in food; a kilocalorie raises 1 kg of water by 1º C.
Food Supplements
- Concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with nutritional effects, available in pills, liquids, etc.
- Aim to correct deficiencies and support specific physiological functions.
Malnutrition
- A serious condition resulting from inadequate nutrient intake, encompassing both undernutrition and overnutrition.
Nutrient Classes
- Six classes of nutrients are required for bodily functions: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals.
- Non-nutrients can be harmful (cholesterol, preservatives) or beneficial (antioxidants).
Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism
- Digestion: Breakdown of food into components in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Absorption: Transport of nutrients into the blood or lymph.
- Metabolism: Chemical processes supporting life, including anabolism and catabolism.
Macronutrients
- Needed in large amounts; provide energy:
- Carbohydrates: 4 calories/g; major energy source.
- Lipids: 9 calories/g; insoluble in water, more energy-dense.
- Proteins: 4 calories/g; contains amino acids; sources include meat and plant foods.
- Water: Essential for cell composition and various body functions, makes up over 60% of body weight.
Micronutrients
- Required in small amounts, crucial for metabolic regulation; includes:
- Minerals: Inorganic substances critical for enzyme function, bone health, and nerve transmission.
- Vitamins: Organic compounds needed for various body functions, categorized into fat-soluble and water-soluble.
Food Quality and Nutrient Density
- Food quality is based on nutrient density: the amount of nutrients relative to caloric content.
- High-quality foods are nutrient-dense; low-quality, "empty-calorie" foods provide many calories with few nutrients.
Achieving a Healthy Diet
- Five key factors:
- Adequacy: Provides sufficient essential nutrients.
- Balance: Avoids overemphasis on one food type.
- Calorie control: Supports appropriate weight management.
- Moderation: Limits excess fat, sugar, and salt.
- Variety: Ensures differing food selections daily.
Importance of Nutrients
- Meeting nutritional needs, avoiding deficiencies, and preventing toxicity are essential for overall health.
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