Exam 1

3 functions of nutrients

-Energy
-Growth & Development
-Body Maintenance-temp. metabolic process

6 Classes of Nutrients

1Carbs
2 Fat
3 Protein
4 vitamin
5 mineral
6 water

Which Nutrients provide energy

carbs, fats, protein

Which nutrients are non-energy providers

vitamins, minerals, water

what are the 5 food groups of My Pyramid?

Grains
Vegetables
fruits
milk
meat/beans
Oils

How many servings of each food group are recommended?

Grains-6-11 servings
Vegetables 3-5 servings
Fruits 2-4 servings
Milk 2-3 servings
Meat/Beans 2-3 per day
oil Use sparingly

6 key goals of my pyramid

1. eat more fruits, vegt. grains
2. rdce # of sat. fat. consmed
3. rdce # of overweigt people
4. lwer # of chldrn w/ dntl caries
5. incrse # water fluoridation
6. incrse qalty&health& yrs life
7. eliminate disparities racial/ethnic groups

purpose of the dietary guidelines for americans?

promote health and reduce risk for major chronic disease through diet, physical activity and food safety

daily values are based on a diet of how many calories?

2000

recommended limit of added sugar per day?

12 tsp per day

how many calories/gm in carb, fat, protein?

carb 4
fat 9
protein 4