Nutrition Basics Flashcards
1
Q
What can nutrition be defined as?
A
The science of food, beverage, and their components in biological systems
2
Q
What’s a nutrient?
A
A compound that provides a needed function in the body
3
Q
How can nutrients be classified based on-
A
The amount needed in the body
4
Q
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
A
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, water, protein, lipids
Micronutrients: Vitamins + Minerals
5
Q
Vitamins are compounds there essential for what?
A
Normal physiological processes in the body
6
Q
Minerals are-
A
Elements (think periodic table)
