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| Made up of TASTE, smell, feel in mouth, texture, temp. |
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| There are 6 classes of NUTRIENTS |
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Carbohydrates
Fats (lipids)
Proteins
Vitamins, Minerals, & Water |
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| A large class of nutrients including sugars, starch, and fibers that function as the body's primary source of energy. |
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| A group of fatty substances, including triglycerides and cholesterol that are soluble in fat not water and provide energy and structure. |
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| A major structural component of the body's cell that is made of amino acids assembled in chains. |
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| any comopound that contains carbon. |
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| Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) |
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| A set of values that serve as standards for nutrient intakes |
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| provide energy or kcalories and promote the smooth running of the body. |
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| Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) |
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| The dietary intake value that is estimated to MEET the requirements of HALF the HEALTHY individuals in a group. |
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| Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) |
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| The dietary intake value that is SUFFICIENT to meet the nutrient requirements of 98% of ALL healthy individuals. |
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| the dietary intake value that is used when a EAR or a RDA cannot be scientifically supported. It is a scientific judgment. |
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| Tolderable Upper Intake Level (UL) |
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| the dietary intake value that you should not exceed. |
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| Acceptable Macro nutrient Distribution RANGE (AMDR) |
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| amount of dietary intake associated with a reduced risk of chronic disease while still providing adequate intake. |
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| speed up the break down of food so that nutrients can be absorbed. |
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| What is METABOLISM and what are the 2 types? |
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All the chemical process in which nutrients are used to support life.
1) ANABOLISM
2) CATABOLISM |
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| The metabolic process by which body tissues and substances are built. |
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