APPH 1040 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Trans Fat, Lipoprotein, Triglyceride
16 Apr 2017
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Essential nutrients: nutrients that our body can"t synthesize or make enough of. Digestive process: process by which our bodies break down food and either absorb or excrete them. Mouth esophagus stomach small intestine large intestine rectum. Dietary reference intakes (institute of medicine): recommended intakes for each nutrient disease. Are in place to prevent deficiencies and reduce the risk of chronic meet nutritional needs of 97-98% of healthy individuals. Recommended dietary allowances: daily nutrient intake levels that. Adequate intakes: daily intake levels assumed to be adequate for most healthy people. Tolerable upper intake levels: highest amounts someone can consume without risking health effects. Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges: provide adequate nutrition and reduce risk of chronic disease. Kilocalorie (calorie): unit of measure for energy in food. Humans can only survive 1 week without water. Water serves to bathe cells; helps in fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and helps regulate body temperature.
