5 Questions
Good nutrition is necessary for children to grow physically and mentally, and for normal human biological ______
development
The human body contains chemical compounds such as water, carbohydrates, amino acids (found in proteins), fatty acids (found in lipids), and nucleic acids (DNA and ______)
RNA
The seven major classes of nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, fiber, minerals, proteins, vitamins, and ______
water
Any study done to determine nutritional status must take into account the state of the body before and after experiments, as well as the chemical composition of the whole diet and of all the materials excreted and eliminated from the body (including urine and ______)
feces
Nutrients can be grouped as either macronutrients or micronutrients (needed in small quantities). Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are macronutrients, and provide ______
energy
Study Notes
Nutrition and Human Development
- Good nutrition is necessary for children to grow physically and mentally, and for normal human biological development.
Chemical Composition of the Human Body
- The human body contains chemical compounds such as water, carbohydrates, amino acids (found in proteins), fatty acids (found in lipids), and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).
Major Classes of Nutrients
- The seven major classes of nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, fiber, minerals, proteins, vitamins, and water.
Determining Nutritional Status
- Any study done to determine nutritional status must take into account the state of the body before and after experiments, as well as the chemical composition of the whole diet and of all the materials excreted and eliminated from the body (including urine and feces).
Macronutrients and Micronutrients
- Nutrients can be grouped as either macronutrients or micronutrients (needed in small quantities).
- Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are macronutrients, and provide energy and building blocks for the body.
Test your knowledge of essential nutrients and their role in supporting human life and good health. Explore the impact of poor nutrition on individuals and societies.
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