| A | B |
|---|
| carbs provide ___ | Energy |
| lipids 3 functions/qualities | 1) energy 2) promotes growth & maintenance 3) regulates body processes |
| proteins 4 functions/qualities | 1) energy 2) promotes growth & maintenance 3) main structure of cells 4) regulates body processes |
| vitamins 2 functions/qualities | 1) promotes growth & maintenance 2) regulates body processes |
| minerals 2 functions/qualities | 1) promotes growth & maintenance 2) regulates body processes |
| waters 3 functions/qualities | 1) promotes growth & maintenance 2) supplies medium in which chemical changes occur 3) regulates body processes |
| RDA | recommended dietary allowance |
| AI | adequate intake |
| UL | tolerable upper intake level |
| EAR | estimated average requirement |
| EER | estimated energy requirement |
| define: absorption | process of nutrients entering the tissues from the GI tract |
| define: enzyme | substance that speeds up chemical reactions |
| define: anabolism | process of building substances |
| define: catabolism | process of breaking down substances |
| peristalsis | involuntary muscular contraction |
| which digestive organ passes waste to be excreted and reabsorbs water and minerals | large intesting |
| which nutrient supplies the highest number of calories per gram | fat |
| flavor is a combination of all 5 ___ | senses |
| men have a higher ___ ___ ___ than women | basal metabolic rate |
| what type of acid helps in protein digestion | hydrochloric acid |
| the nutrient density of a food depends on these 2 things | the amount of nutrients it contains & the comparison of that value to its caloric content |
| are the DRIs are designed for 'healthy' or 'sick' people | healthy |
