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Chapter 7
| A | B |
|---|---|
| vegetarian | dietary pattern that includes few or no animal products |
| proteins | class of nutrients consisting of long chains of amino acids, which are needed to build and repair body structures and to regulate processes in the body |
- What is a dietary pattern?
- What is the term for the measure of the amount of nutrients in a food compared to the energy that food provides?
- What nutrients are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth?
- How many dietary patterns are there?
- What is an example of an eating pattern?
- Why is carbohydrate called carbohydrate?
- What are the parts of nutrition?
- What are the nutrients found in food?
- What nutrients do plants and animals need?
- What nutrients do animals need?
- Why is proper nutrition needed for animals?
- What are the essential nutrients dietary proteins vitamins minerals and phytochemicals for bone health?
- Which vitamin is only found in animal products?
- Which nutrient is a cofactor in antioxidant enzyme systems?
What is a dietary pattern?
Dietary patterns were defined as “the quantities, proportions, variety, or combination of different foods, drinks, and nutrients in diets, and the frequency with which they are habitually consumed.” To be included in the review on dietary patterns, studies needed to provide a description of the foods and beverages in ...
What is the term for the measure of the amount of nutrients in a food compared to the energy that food provides?
nutrient density. a measure of the nutrients in a food compared with the energy the food provides.
What nutrients are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth?
Vitamins are organic compounds that are needed in very small amounts and are required for growth, production of milk and fiber and reproduction. There are two classes of vitamins: fat‐soluble and water‐ soluble. The fat‐soluble vitamins are A, D, E and K.
How many dietary patterns are there?
We have identified two main dietary patterns within the REACH population – a 'healthy' dietary pattern and a 'Western' dietary pattern. The 'healthy' dietary pattern is categorised by high intakes of vegetables, nuts and seeds, legumes, wholegrains, meat alternatives, fruit, fish, seafood and spices.
What is an example of an eating pattern?
Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern: This is based on the types of foods Americans typically consume. The main types of food in this eating pattern include a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy, seafood, poultry, and meat, as well as eggs, nuts, seeds, and soy products.
Why is carbohydrate called carbohydrate?
They are called carbohydrates because, at the chemical level, they contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. There are three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fats, Smathers said.
What are the parts of nutrition?
There are six major nutrients: Carbohydrates (CHO), Lipids (fats), Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water.
What are the nutrients found in food?
The six essential nutrients are vitamins, minerals, protein, fats, water, and carbohydrates.
What nutrients do plants and animals need?
The most important nutrients they need are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Other nutrients needed by plants are nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur. From these basic nutrients, plants and other autotrophs synthesize, or create, their own nutrients, such as sugars.
What nutrients do animals need?
The basic nutrients that animals require for maintenance, growth, reproduction, and good health include carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, and water. The energy needed for growth and activity is derived primarily from carbohydrates and fats.
Why is proper nutrition needed for animals?
Like humans, livestock animals need a balanced diet containing all the necessary nutrients, fluids, minerals, and vitamins. Proper nutrition gives your animals the vigour to grow, develop, and reproduce, and strong immunity to fight off infections. ... For instance, cattle have very different nutritional needs from pigs.
What are the essential nutrients dietary proteins vitamins minerals and phytochemicals for bone health?
Inadequate intake of nutrients important to bone increases the risk for bone loss and subsequent osteoporosis. The process of bone formation requires an adequate and constant supply of nutrients, such as calcium, protein, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin D, potassium, and fluoride.
Which vitamin is only found in animal products?
Vitamin B12 is found only in foods of animal origin, therefore, vegans (strict vegetarians who consume no animal products) may need to supplement their diets with this vitamin.
Which nutrient is a cofactor in antioxidant enzyme systems?
In this section, we are going to cover vitamin E, vitamin C, and selenium in detail because being an antioxidant is their primary function. Iron, copper, zinc, and manganese are cofactors for the antioxidant enzymes catalase and superoxide dismutase, as shown below.
