Nutrition 101 Exam 1 (Ch 1-3) Questions And Answers. (Graded A+)

6 Classes of Nutrients {Ans: } 1. Water 2. Carbohydrates 3. Lipids 4. Proteins 5. Vitamins 6. MineralsEnergy Yield for Carbohydrate {Ans: } 4 kcal/gEnergy Yield for Fat (lipid) {Ans: } 9 kcal/gEnergy Yield for Protein {Ans: } 4 kcal/gEnergy Yield for Alcohol {Ans: } 7 kcal/gNutrient Density {Ans: } Foods rich in nutrients relative to their energy content (calories)Nutritious Diet 5 Characteristics: {Ans: } 1. Adequacy 2. Balance 3. Calorie Control 4. Moderation 5. VarietyWhole Foods {Ans: } Foods that have been around for a long time, such as vegetables, fruits, meats, milk, and grains. These foods have been basic, unprocessed, natural, or farm foods.Processed foods {Ans: } Foods subjected to any process such as milling, alteration of texture, addition of additives, cooking, or others.Enriched/Fortified Foods {Ans: } Foods to which nutrients have been added.Functional Foods {Ans: } Whole or modified foods that contain bioactive food components believed to provide healthy benefits.Energy Yielding Nutrients {Ans: } The nutrients the body can use for energy-----carbohydrate, fat, and protein. Also may supply building blocks for body structures.Essential Nutrients {Ans: } The nutrients the body cannot make for itself (or make fast enough) from other raw materials. Nutrients that must be obtained