nutrition exam 1 Flashcards
(28 cards)
satiety
no longer a desire to eat
phytochemical
chemicals not found in plants
6 classes of nutrients
carbs
lipids
protein
vitamins
minerals
water
carbs (math)
4kcal/gram
protein (math)
4kcal/gram
lipids (math)
9kcal/gram
alcohol (math)
7kcal/gram
calories
measurement of heat energy
hypothesis
how scientist explain phenomenons
obesity
excess amount of body fat
major contributors to increased calories
oils
shortening
meat
cheese
frozed desserts
components of a healthy diet
variety
moderation
proportonality
nutrint density
energy density
measuring nutritional state
anthropoemtric
biochemical
clinical
dietary
environmental
malnutrition
lack of proper nutrition
DRI
dietary reference intake
AI
adequate intake levels
RDA
recommended dietary allowences
UL
tolerable upper intake level
EER
estimated energy requirements
chemical digestion
chemical breakdown of food
substances secreted to GI tract
Peristalsis
involuntary contraction and relaxation of the muscles in the intestine
mechanical digestion
physical breakdown of food
peristalisis
mouth
chewing (mastication)
salivary glands
esophagus
long tube
epiglottis
lower esophageal sphincter
- prevents backflow of GI content
