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Micronutrient
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nutrients needed in small amounts such as vitamins and minerals
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macronutrient
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nutrients needed in high amounts, such as lipis, carbs and proteins.
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nutrition
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science that studies food and how it nourishes the body and influences health
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registered dietition
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person who at least has a bachalors degree and has completed an exam for dietitions
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epidemiologic study
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involves assessing nutritional habits and disease trends in large groups
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organic
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a substance that contains carbon
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3 facts about nutrition
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nutrition is a young science
a link btw nutrient defeciencies and illness and healthy diet reduces risk of chronic diseases |
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two goals of healthy people 2010
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increase quality and years of healthy life and eliminate health disparities
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5 characteristics of lipids
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energy source during rest
9 kilocalories top of food guide pyramid composed of carb, hydrog, and oxygen (CHO) consists of fats and oils |
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4 characteristics of carbs
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4 kcalories
main energy nutrient composed of chains of CHO grains vegies and fruits |
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5 characteristics of protiens
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contain nitrogen that forms amino acids
do not provide normal energy source build new cells and tissues repair damaged structures meat and dairy |
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the organic nutrients are?
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lipids, carbs, vitamins, protien
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the inorganic nutrients are?
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water and minerals
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4 characteristics of water soluable vitamins
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C&B, dissolve in water
absorbed directly into blood must obtain some each day defiency of them can cause disease |
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what are fat soluble vitamins?
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A,D,E,K
absorbed with fats-go through liver can cause build up |