NUSC 1645 Lecture 1: Introduction Foods Nutrients Defined and Classified
9 Apr 2018
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Types of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Which dietary constituents primarily contribute to the different types of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids. Identify the nutrients contributed bye ach food group. General definition: material consists of nutrients provide energy for the body (proteins, carbs, fat) Nutrients: substances in foods required or used by the body for. +_ carbs, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water. Essential nutrients: our body can"t make it- need to get from food. Non essential nutrients: fibers ( oatmeal, citrus fruits, beans, and legumes) - protect heart disease and cholesterol level, maintain body weights --> doesn"t affect your body if you don"t have it. Food groups: fruits, veggies, grains, proteins, and dairy. Protein : vitamin b12, 75. 5% is from meat, fish, poultry- 0% from legumes. Protein: 40. 3% from meat fish poultry and 6. 1 from legumes and soy. Basic foods : milk and milk products, - basis for a nutritious diet (whole foods)
