INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION AND Flashcards
Affects almost everything we do, affects how we look, feel and how we act
FOOD
Substances in food that body needs to function
Used by the body for normal growth
Nutrients
Both pure science and a social science
Looks as how the body uses nutrients. As a social science, it looks at the relationship between food and human behaviour
Nutrition
Breakdown food and then absorb nutrients
Digestive system
Chewing called?
Mastication
Coordinated muscle movements
Peristalsis
Second gastrointestinal function
Absorption
3 basic functions of nutrients
- They contribute BODY STRUCTURE
- They provide ENERGY
- They serve as REGULATORS of body processes
Elements that compromise HUMAN BODY
- Oxygen -65
- Carbon 18
- Hydrogen 10
- Nitrogen 3
- Remaining 4% is contributed by other elements
6 nutrients
Carb
Lipid of fat
Vitamins
Mineral
Protein
Needed for maintenance of body tissue, temperature, and for growth
Energy
3 groups of nutrients that provide energy
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
The unit used to measure the energy value of food
Kilocalories/KCal
Set of processes through which absorbed nutrients are used by the body for energy
Metabolism
Planning and assessing diets of healthy groups and individuals
Collective term compromising reference value of energy and nutrient levels of nutrient level of intakes
Philippine Dietary Reference Intake (PDRI)
