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Questions:

What are two body processes relating to food?

Where are some common diseases/conditions that a good diet pay prevent or delay and what are their causes?

The 6 essential nutrients are divided into 2 sub-groups; macronutrients & micro nutrients, which 3 belong in which sub-group?

What are macronutrients primary role?

What are micronutrients primary role?

Hint: Table 11-1

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Essential Nutrients

See Table 11-1

Key Terms:

Carbs - major source of readily usable energy

Cellulose - fibrous, indigestible form of plant carbs

Lipids/fats - provide the most concentrated form of energy

Cholesterol - sterol lipid found in body cells & animal products; HDL "good", LDL "bad"

Proteins - basic components of all body cells

Vitamins - allow body to use energy from carbs, lipids, & proteins

Antioxidants - help protect the body from free radicals; Vit. A, C, E

Minerals - (nonliving) elements that also help body function; calcium, sodium, iron, zinc

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Fundamentals of Nutrition

* The immediate effects of good nutrition include a healthy appearance, a well-developed body, a good attitude, proper sleep & bowel habits, a high energy level, enthusiasm, & freedom from anxiety.

Key Terms:

Nutrition - includes all body processes relating to food; digestion, absorption, metabolism, circulation, elimination

Nutritional Status - state or condition of one's nutrition

Wellness - state of good health with optimal body function

Hypertension - high blood pressure; caused by excess amount of fat/salt in diet

Atherosclerosis - arteries narrowed by accumulation of fatty substances; caused by diet high in saturated fats

Osteoporosis - bones become porous & break easily; caused by long-term deficiency in calcium, magnesium, vit. D

Malnutrition - state of poor nutrition; caused by poor diet or illness

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Questions:

What kind of food do you like to eat?

What food is good for you?

What food is bad for you?

What do we mean by 'fast food'?

How is food made?