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Indietro

Chap 1

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Termini in questo insieme (15)

  • Carbohydrates Function

    Primary energy source; supply glucose for cells

  • Lipids Function

    Provide energy, structural component of cell membranes

  • Proteins Function

    Building blocks for tissue synthesis, enzymes, neurotransmitters, immune function

  • Vitamins Function

    Coenzymes in metabolic reactions; water-soluble (B-complex, C) and fat-soluble (A, D, E, K)

  • Minerals Function

    Assist in body processes, structural roles; major (≥100 mg/day) and trace (<100 mg/day)

  • Water

    Fluid balance, transport, temperature regulation, lubrication, cushioning

  • Epigenetics

    Study of how food intake alters gene expression without changing DNA

  • Nutritional Genomics (Nutrigenomics)

    How nutrients influence genetic expression

  • Nutrigenetics

    How genetic variations affect responses to diet

  • Dietary intake

    Food frequency questionnaires, dietary interviews, food records, 24-hour recall

  • Anthropometric data

    Height, weight, BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, growth charts, body composition

  • Clinical physical examination

    Inspection of hair, skin, eyes, fingernails, tongue, lips

  • Biochemical data

    Blood and urine tests for nutrient levels and metabolic by-products

  • Phytochemicals

    Plant compounds that reduce chronic disease risk

  • Zoochemicals

    Animal compounds (e.g., omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics)