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Nutrition M & Z
Nutrition
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Health Care
Undergraduate 2
07/31/2012

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Term
What are the 7 essential Nutrients?
Definition

1) Carbohydrates ( CHO)

2) Fibre

3) Protein

4) Fat

5) Vitamins

7) Minerals

8)Water

Term
What is the energy density (ED) of fat?
Definition

9 cal

38 KJ

Term
How many KJ and calories are in Alcohol?
Definition
29kJ and 7 Cal
Term
what is BMI?
Definition
weight divided/ Height
Term
what is Leptin?
Definition
A hormone that tells your body when you are full 
Term
What is the difference between food and nutrition?
Definition

Food= energy in the form of calories

Nutrients= substances otained from food

Term
what is a Lipid and what does it do?
Definition

Lipids are triglacerides and provide key calorie source for the body in fatty acids.Lipids = Fats ( solid at room temp)

Oils= liqued at room temp

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