NUTITE Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
the rate at which the body metabolizes food to maintain the energy requirements of a person who is awake and at rest.
A
basal metabolic rate
(BMR)
2
Q
The amount of energy
required to maintain basic body functions; in other words, the calories required to maintain life.
A
Resting energy expenditure (REE)
3
Q
Carbohydrates,
fats, protein, minerals, vitamins, and water
A
macronutrients
4
Q
those vitamins and minerals that are required in small amounts
(e.g., milligrams or micrograms) to metabolize the energy
providing nutrients.
A
micronutrients
5
Q
biologic catalysts
that speed up chemical reactions.
A
enzyme
6
Q
A