NUTR 205 1nd Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Last Lecture I No previous lecture Outline of Current Lecture II Nutrition Terms III Non nutrient substances in food thought to be beneficial to the human body IV Functional foods V What influences food choices VI Classes of Nutrients Macronutrients carbohydrates Current Lecture Nutrition Terms o Nutrition is a science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods we eat affect the body s functions and health o Nutrients are substances in food that provide energy structure to the body and regulate processes within the body o Essential nutrients must be provided by diet o Energy is measured in Calories or kcalories kcal Non nutrient substances in food thought to be beneficial to the human body o Phtyochemicals re found in plant based foods o Zoochemicals are found in animal based foods o May have health promoting benefits o Many are derived from pigment in food Functional foods o Functional foods provide health benefits beyond functions of nutrients o Examples Broccoli prevents cancer Oatmeal lowers cholesterol Salmon prevents heart disease What influences food choices o Taste primary reason why people eat the food we eat o Smell o Appearance o Texture These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute o Culture Classes of Nutrients Macronutrients carbohydrates o Functions Primary function Energy Provides 4 kcal gram o Structure o Types of carbohydrates include Starches Sugar Fiber