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what us nutrients
the substances that are found in food that the body needs to grow, repair itself, and to supply you with energy
how are nutrients classified
they are classified as either macranutrients or micronutrients
what is nutrition
nutrition is the process by which the body takes in and uses food
what are vitamins
vitamins are compounds that hell regulate many vital processes
what are the 2 categories for carbs
the two categories for carbs are simple, and complex
what are the 2 types of vitamins
the two types of vitamins are fats and water
what are the 2 types of proteins
the two types of proteins are animal and plany
what are food labels
food label us a label required on most packaged goods, it shows what nutients and other ingredients are in the food
what information van you find on food labels
you find information about fat, cholesterol, fiber, afded sugars, protein, and other nutrients
what is fiber
fiber is in indigestible complex catb, it helps move waste throughout the digestive system
how mych fiber should we have
we shoudl ahve 20-35 grams
what is the difference between complex and incomplex proteins
complex proteins are those that agve all nine essential amino acids that iur bodies cannot naturaly make, incomplete protein may ahve a few of the nine
what are lipids
lipids are another word for fats
what is cholesterol
a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liber, found in our blood and in all cells
whats the difference between hunger and appetite
hunger is a need, to not starve, appetite is a want
what are the sic stages of good production
1.food waste and recovery
2.production
3.distribution and transport
4.food processing and packaging
5. food selling and purchasing
6.consumption and preperation
whats the difference between food loss and food waste
food loss is lost during production, harvesting, transport, processing, packaging, and distribution. food waste are foods that are diposed of at the retail, food service, or household level
what are the steps of food loss
the steps of food loss are refuce, recover, recycle and dispose
what is a food additive
a food additive are substances intentionally added to food to produce a disired effect
what are catbs broken into
simple and complex
what item doesnt need a food label
fresh fruits or veggies
what nutrient has two types saturated and unsaturated
fats
our body cannot prudce tgese on our own therefore we must get them from the foods we eat
minerals
whats a main nutrient that helps build and maintain body cells and tissue
protein
vitamin A,D,E and K
fat solubles
this is an example of a nhtrient claim that you might see on a food label
low fat
substance in the food we eat ghag we eat that we need to grow and suppli you wuth energy
nutrients
when food is thrown out by restaurants and homes
food waste
these carbohydrates digsst quickly
simple carbohydrates