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Flashcards covering key concepts related to energy calculations and micronutrients based on the lecture notes.
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Calories
A unit of energy used to quantify the amount of energy food provides to the body.
Macronutrients
Nutrients that provide energy: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Micronutrients
Organic vitamins and minerals essential in small amounts for body processes.
Vitamins
Thirteen organic compounds that facilitate energy release and support bodily functions.
Minerals
Sixteen essential inorganic elements needed for various bodily processes.
Energy Calculation
The process of determining the caloric content of food by summing the energy from macronutrients.
Percentage of Calories from Nutrients
A calculation to determine what fraction of total calorie intake comes from each macronutrient.
Indestructible
A property of minerals, meaning they cannot be destroyed and may leach into water.
Water
An essential component of the body that acts as an environment for nearly all physiological processes.
Kcal/g
The amount of energy provided per gram of macronutrient: 4 kcal/g for carbohydrates and proteins, and 9 kcal/g for fats.