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C.M.A Chapter 35

TermDefinition
Vitamin An organic compound that is required in small amounts by the body for normal growth & development.
Unsaturated Fat A type of fat that is liquid at room temp and comes primarily from plant sources.
Triglycerides The chemical form in which most fat exists in food and in the body.
Saturated Fat A type of fat that is solid at room temp & comes primarily from animal sources.
Percent Daily Value (PDV) The percentage of a nutrient provided by a single serving of food item compared with how much is required for the entire day.
Obesity A medical condition where an individual is severely overweight.
Nutrition Therapy The application of the science of nutrition to promote optimal health and treat illness.
Nutrition The study of nutrients in food including how the body uses them and their relationship to health.
Nutrient A chemical substance found in food that is needed in the body for survival and well-being.
Nonessential Amino Acids An amino acid required by the body that can be produced by the body in sufficient quantities to meet its needs.
Monosaccharide A simple carbohydrate consisting of one sugar unit.
Mineral A naturally occurring inorganic substance that essential to the proper functioning of the body.
Micronutrient A nutrient required in very small amounts by the body. Includes vitamins and minerals.
Macronutrient A nutrient required in relatively large amounts by the body. Includes carbohydrates, fat and protein.
Lactose A disaccharide that consists of two sugar units & is found in milk & milk products.
Kilocalorie The amount of heat needed to to raise the temp of 1 kilogram of water 1-degree Celsius.
Incomplete Protein A protein that lacks one or more of the essential amino acids needed by the body.
Essential Amino Acids An amino acid that is required by the body but cannot be produced by the body & and must be obtained by food.
Empty Calorie Food A food that provides calories but few or no nutrients.
Dissacharide A simple carbohydrate consisting of two sugar units.
Complete Protein A protein that contains all the essential amino acids needed by the body.
Cholesterol A white, waxy, fat like, substance that is essential for normal functioning of the body.
Bariatrics The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment & control of obesity & diseases associated with obesity.
Atherosclerosis Buildup of fibrous plaques of fatty deposits & cholesterol on the inner walls of an artery that causes narrowing, obstruction, & hardening of the artery.
Antioxidant A molecule that inhibits the oxidation of molecules.
Glycogen The form in which carbohydrates is stored in the body.
Gluten A type of protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barely.
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