Nutrient Review- Foods II

The study of how your body uses the food you eat.

• Nutrients

• Diet

• Nutrition

• Nutrient Dense

A chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body.

• Nutrient

• Diet

• Nutrition

• Nutrient Dense

Nutrients that contain energy (calories).

• Micronutrients

• Macronutrients

• Nutrition

• Phytochemicals

Nutrients that contain no energy are called:

• Micronutrients

• Macronutrients

• Nutrient Dense

• Phytochemicals

Macro-nutrient that supplies 4 calories per gram.

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Protein

Macro-nutrient that supplies 9 calories per gram.

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Protein

• Minerals

Examples of simple carbohydrates:

• Red velvet cake

• Jelly

• Carrots

• Pecan Pie

Complex carbohydrates are made up of:

• Minerals

• Starches

• Fiber

• Sugars

Plant material that does not break down when you digest food.

• Cellulose

• Starch

• Fiber

• Fat

How many essential amino acids in a complete protein?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12