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TAMU NUTR 202 - Classes of Nutrients
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NUTR 205 1nd Edition Lecture 2 Outline of Last Lecture I. Nutrition TermsII. Non-nutrient substances in food thought to be beneficial to the human bodyIII. Functional foodsIV. What influences food choices?V. Classes of Nutrients: Macronutrients-carbohydratesOutline of Current Lecture VI. Classes of Nutrients: Macronutrients-LipidsVII. Classes of Nutrients: Macronutrients-LipidsVIII. Classes of nutrients: MicronutrientsIX. Nutrient functionsCurrent Lecture- Classes of Nutrients: Macronutrients-Lipidso Commonly known as: fats Includes cholesterolo Contains same molecules as carbohydrateso Hydrophobic Does not dissolve in watero Source of energy 9 kcal/gram- Classes of Nutrients: Macronutrients-Lipidso Protein contains: Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen - Nitrogen is unique to proteinso Predominantly found in animal-based productso Does provide energy 4 kcal/gram- Classes of nutrients: Micronutrientso Micronutrients provide no energy but are necessary for proper functioning of the bodyo Micronutrients are: VitaminsThese 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. Mineralso Required in small amounts in diet, but are important for good healtho Functions: Regulation of processes within the body Minerals provide structure- Nutrient functionso Energy-primary is carbs Calorie=kilocalorie (kcal)=1000 calories- Measure of energy in food Carbohydrate, protien, lipidso Structure  Bones, hair, skin Muscles  Cell membranes and shape Carbohydrates, protiens, lipids, water,


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