NSD 225 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Golf Ball, Tennis Ball, Peanut Butter
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Exam 1 review 60 multiple choice questions. Essential nutrients: have to get them from diet. Six classes of nutrients: carbohydrates (4 kcal per gram, lipids (9kcal per gram, proteins (4 kcal per gram, vitamins, minerals, water. Carbs lipids and proteins give us energy and calories. 2 kinds: fat soluble and water soluble: fat soluble adek, water b vitamins, vitamin c. Over 60% of our bodies are water. Consume a variety of foods balanced by a moderate intake of each food. Variety - choose a lot of different foods. Balanced do not overeat one certain type of food. Portion sizes: golf ball, tennis ball, baseball, deck of cards. Nutrient density: comparison of vitamin and minerals to calories. Nutrient dense food gives us a lot of nutrient for a relatively small amount of calories. Energy density: calories compared to weight of food. High in calories but doesn"t weight much (chips compared to orange)