Ch. 30 (ATI) Nutrition. Graded A+

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___ is the study of nutrients and how the body utilizes the nutrients in foods - NUTRITION •These nutrients must be obtained through food-the body can't make them Essential Nutrients •The bo... dy will make these nutrients - ••Non-essential Nutrients Name the 6 nutritive sources for the body – 1. Carbohydrates & Fiber 2. Fats 3. Proteins 4. Vitamins 5. Minerals and Electrolytes 6. Water CALORIC VALUES •1g of carbohydrates yields _4__ calories •1g of proteins yield _4_ calories •1g of fats yield _9_ calories - C: Provides calories with few if any nutrients - EMPTY CALORIES These are your three ENERGY yielding nutrients – 1. Carbohydrates 2. Proteins 3. Fats The major function of ____ is to provide energy to the body - CARBOHYDRATES All ___ foods contain carbohydrates Ex. Potatoes - Plant The only non-plant source of carbohydrates is __ - Milk The most rich sources of carbohydrates are __and __ - Bread and cereal Carbs are broken into two categories. What are they? Give an example. – 1. Simple Carbohydrates ( Monosaccharides, Disaccharides) Ex. Glucose 2. Complex Carbohydrates (Polysaccharides) Ex. Starches- grains, root vegetables Absorption of carbohydrates and fibers [Show More]

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