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Cards In This Set
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Food
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An edible substance with physical and chemical propertiesAn acceptable substance (cultural, personal, social)
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Nutrition
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The study of nutrients in foods and in the body; the study of human behaviors related to food
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Diet
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The foods and beverages that a person consumes
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nutrients
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Components of food needed for body functions; provide energy, serve as building material, maintain and repair body parts, support growth and development ex/ water, carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins and minerals
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name the Macro-nutrients
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Carbohydrates, protein and fat
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Name the Micro - Nutrients
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Vitamins, Minerals and Water
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Calorie Values of Energy Nutrients - Carbohydrates
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4 cal/ g
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Calorie Values of Energy Nutrients - Fat (lipid)
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9 cal/ g
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Calorie Values of Energy Nutrients - Protein
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4 cal/ g
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Calorie Values of Energy Nutrients - Alcohol
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Contributes 7 cal/g for energy use only - not classed as a nutrient; interferes with growth, maintenance, and repair of body tissues
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Essential Nutrients
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Received from foods only; body can't make them
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Dietary Supplements
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Purified nutrients; pills, powders, liquids
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elemental diets
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Purified ingredients of known chemical composition; supply essential nutrients to those who can't eat foods; support life, but not optimal growth and health
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non - nutrients
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Other compounds present in foods; phytochemicals, antioxidants
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Hormonal Stimuli
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Digestive track simulation
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