Read Chap 2-Nutritional Needs, pg 33-56.  Do Study Guide.

Nutrient                  nutrition           beriberi

Malnutrition          deficiency disease    pellagra          Fructose          lactose

Dietary supplement         night blindness

Phytochemical      fortified food          anemia

Carbohydrate        glucose             mineral

Fiber            fat         fatty acid       macromineral        maltose         sucrose

Hydrogenation      trans fatty acid         goiter

Cholesterol            protein    trace element

Amino acid            vitamin        osteoporosis

protein-energy malnutrition  (PEM)

fat-soluble vitamin      rickets     digestion

water-soluble vitamin  scurvy     peristalsis

saliva      metabolism

Essential Questions

1.  What three substances can raise the blood cholesterol level and why is that a concern?

2.  What type of protein will support growth and normal maintenance?

3.  What is the process controlled by sodium, potassium, and chlorine whereby fluids flow in and out of cells through the cell walls?

4.  Where is most of the body’s iron found?

5.  How can a person figure his or her daily water needs?

6.  What is metabolism?

Objectives:

Name the key nutrients.

Describe the functions of each nutrient.

List important sources of each nutrient.

Analyze the effects of various nutrient deficiencies and excesses.

Explain the processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism.

Use the formula to figure out personal body water needs.