Question

There are at least 900 different nutrients, which are nonnutritive compounds in plant foods. 2. includes a set of disease prevention and health promotion objectives for the nation to work towards. 3. phytochemicals can be classified as macronutrients, micronutrients, and water. 4. reactions that occur within cells of the body to sustain life can be referred to as convenience. 5. metabolism is/are the portion of plant foods not fully broken down in the digestive tract. 6. for many adults, healthy people 2020 is one of the primary factors influencing food choices. 7. while it is generally better to obtain nutrients from food, some people may require supplements to meet nutrient needs. 8. obesityblank refer(s) to a body mass index of 30 or higher; it is a condition affecting over 35 % of american adults. refer(s) to a body mass index of 30 or higher; it is a condition affecting over 35% of american adults. 9. kilocalories are units used to measure the amount of energy in foods

Answer 1

Nutrients are vital for energy, growth, and body processes, and are divided into macronutrients and micronutrients. Phytochemicals are non-nutrient plant chemicals that contribute to good health. A proper understanding of nutrients contributes to a balanced diet and potentially reduces malnutrition.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nutrients are essential substances that the body requires for various purposes such as energy, building materials, and regulation of body processes. The six major classes of nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, water, vitamins, and minerals. Based on the quantity required by the body, these are divided into macronutrients (needed in larger amounts) and micronutrients (needed in smaller amounts). Macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and water, which, except for water, provide energy to the body measured in calories. Micronutrients are essential vitamins and minerals that are imperative for proper physiological functions.

Phytochemicals, while not currently classified as nutrients, are plant chemicals that may be necessary for good health in small amounts. Essential nutrients cannot be synthesized by the human body and thus must be obtained through diet; these include certain amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. On the other hand, nonessential nutrients can be synthesized by the body but are also commonly found in food sources.

Answer 2

There are at least 900 different phytochemicals, which are nonnutritive compounds in plant foods.

2. Healthy People 2020 includes a set of disease prevention and health promotion objectives for the nation to work towards.

3. Nutrients can be classified as macronutrients, micronutrients, and water.

4. Reactions that occur within cells of the body to sustain life can be referred to as metabolism.

5. Fiber is/are the portion of plant foods not fully broken down in the digestive tract.

6. For many adults, convenience is one of the primary factors influencing food choices.

7. While it is generally better to obtain nutrients from food, some people may require supplements to meet nutrient needs.

8. Obesity refer(s) to a body mass index of 30 or higher; it is a condition affecting over 35 % of American adults. refer(s) to a body mass index of 30 or higher; it is a condition affecting over 35% of American adults.

9. Kilocalories are units used to measure the amount of energy in foods.

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