lecture 1& 2

Question 1

What are nutrients?

Answer 1

Nutrients are active elements of foods utilised in the functioning of the body.

Question 2

In what ways do they allow the body to function?

Answer 2

Substances that allow your body to make energy, build
and maintain tissues and regulate bodily processes

Question 3

What are the three macro nutrients?

Answer 3

Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids. They are needed in LARGE amounts.
(they provide energy in the form of calories)

Question 4

what are micro nutrients

Answer 4

Vitamins, minerals, and trace elements
are essential as they are not produced in the body. They are needed in small amounts.

Question 5

what are the non-nutrients?

Answer 5

water
fibre
phytochemicals

Question 6

What is the goldilocks principle?

Answer 6

consuming nutrients inappropriate
quantities are key to maintaining health

Question 7

How many calories per gram do proteins s and carbs provide?

Answer 7

4 calories per gram

Question 8

How many calories per gram does fat provide?

Answer 8

9 calories per gram

Question 9

How many calories per gram does alcohol provide?

Answer 9

7 calories per gram

Question 10

Each person needs different requirements based on

Answer 10

• age, Gender
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Illness and disease
• Physical activity
• Genetics

Question 11

What are dietary reference values?

Answer 11

. DRVs are estimates of the energy and nutritional
requirements of different groups of healthy people.
.They are not recommendations or goals for individuals.

Question 12

How can you determine DRV values?

Answer 12

By using reference nutrient intakes

Question 13

what are reference nutrient intakes

Answer 13

The RNI is the amount of a nutrient that is enough to ensure that the needs of nearly all a
group (97.5%) are being met.

Question 14

What guide can help you eat healthy

Answer 14

the eat well guide