Nutrition Final Flashcards
(43 cards)
Micronutrients
Needed in smaller amounts, vitamins and minerals
Macronutrients
Energy yielding nutrients needed in higher amounts, carbohydrates lipids and proteins
Most vital nutrient
Water
Not an essential nutrient, but provides energy
Alcohol
4 kcal/g
Carbohydrates
9 kcal/g
Fats
Organic
Contains carbon
Proteins contain
Nitrogen
Carbohydrates supply
Glucose
Vitamin compounds
Organic
Mineral compounds
Inorganic
Chemical compounds found in food to provide fuel for energy, growth, maintenance, and body process regulation
Nutrients
Nonessential, nonnutritive compounds from plants that contribute to health and may play a role in fighting chronic diseases
Phytochemicals
What percent of American adults are obese
1/3
Estimated average requirement (EAR)
Average amount of nutrient known to meet the needs of 50% of individuals of the same age and gender
Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
Average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of nearly all individuals 97-98%
Adequate intake (AI)
Next best estimate of the amount of a nutrient needed to maintain good health
Tolerable upper intake level (UL)
Highest amount of a nutrient that is unlikely to cause harm if consumed daily, if consumed higher than UL may cause toxicity
Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDR)
Recommended ranges of intakes for energy containing nutrients
Carbs 1/2
Fat 1/3
Protein 1/4
Make half of your plate
Fruits and vegetables
Nutrient density
Foods with high nutrient density have more nutrients per calorie
List of ingredients on packaged food
Descends in order by weight
Challenges of farming
High costs, demand for low food prices, competition, dependence on the cooperation of mother nature
Agribusiness
Blending of agricultural and business entities that affect how food, clothes, and furnishings are developed, processed, distributed, and purchased in United States