5 Flashcards

1
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What are the two main types of lipids?

A

Animal fats and vegetable fats

Examples include milk and meat for animal fats, and oils and avocados for vegetable fats.

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2
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What is the role of vitamins and minerals in nutrition?

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Essential for various bodily functions

Found in fruits, vegetables, and meats.

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3
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What test is used to detect sugar/glucose?

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Benedict’s test

It involves adding Benedict’s solution to a food sample and heating it.

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4
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What is the iodine test used for?

A

Testing for starch

A color change from yellow to blue/black indicates the presence of starch.

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5
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What is the Biuret test used for?

A

Testing for proteins

It involves adding Biuret solution to a food sample and observing color changes.

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What indicates that starch is present in a sample during the iodine test?

A

Color change from yellow to blue/black

This indicates the presence of long chains of sugar molecules.

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What color change occurs in Benedict’s test if sugar is present?

A

Blue to red

The intensity of the color change indicates the amount of sugar present.

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What are the primary functions of proteins in the body?

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Energy, growth, and repair

Proteins are crucial for muscle repair and the production of antibodies.

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9
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What is a common deficiency disease associated with Vitamin A?

A

Night blindness

This condition affects vision in low light.

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10
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What deficiency disease is linked to Vitamin D?

A

Rickets

This condition is characterized by weak or soft bones due to calcium deficiency.

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11
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What symptoms are associated with scurvy?

A

Weakness and fatigue

Scurvy is caused by a deficiency in Vitamin C.

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12
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What is the process of mechanical digestion?

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Involves physical breakdown of food

Includes actions like chewing and peristalsis.

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13
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What is the role of saliva in digestion?

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Starts chemical digestion

Saliva contains enzymes that begin breaking down food.

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14
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What enzyme is responsible for protein digestion in the stomach?

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Pepsin

Pepsin is activated in the acidic environment of the stomach.

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15
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What is peristalsis?

A

Wave-like muscle contractions in the digestive tract

It helps move food through the digestive system.

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16
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Fill in the blank: The primary purpose of carbohydrates in nutrition is to provide _______.

17
Q

True or False: Kwashiorkor is a condition related to protein deficiency.

A

True

It is characterized by swelling and a distended abdomen.

18
Q

What condition is caused by a deficiency of iron?

A

Anemia

Anemia results in a lack of red blood cells.

19
Q

What are the two main types of lipids?

A

Animal fats and vegetable fats

Examples include milk and meat for animal fats, and oils and avocados for vegetable fats.

20
Q

What is the role of vitamins and minerals in nutrition?

A

Essential for various bodily functions

Found in fruits, vegetables, and meats.

21
Q

What test is used to detect sugar/glucose?

A

Benedict’s test

It involves adding Benedict’s solution to a food sample and heating it.

22
Q

What is the iodine test used for?

A

Testing for starch

A color change from yellow to blue/black indicates the presence of starch.

23
Q

What is the Biuret test used for?

A

Testing for proteins

It involves adding Biuret solution to a food sample and observing color changes.

24
Q

What indicates that starch is present in a sample during the iodine test?

A

Color change from yellow to blue/black

This indicates the presence of long chains of sugar molecules.

25
Q

What color change occurs in Benedict’s test if sugar is present?

A

Blue to red

The intensity of the color change indicates the amount of sugar present.

26
Q

What are the primary functions of proteins in the body?

A

Energy, growth, and repair

Proteins are crucial for muscle repair and the production of antibodies.

27
Q

What is a common deficiency disease associated with Vitamin A?

A

Night blindness

This condition affects vision in low light.

28
Q

What deficiency disease is linked to Vitamin D?

A

Rickets

This condition is characterized by weak or soft bones due to calcium deficiency.

29
Q

What symptoms are associated with scurvy?

A

Weakness and fatigue

Scurvy is caused by a deficiency in Vitamin C.

30
Q

What is the process of mechanical digestion?

A

Involves physical breakdown of food

Includes actions like chewing and peristalsis.

31
Q

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

A

Starts chemical digestion

Saliva contains enzymes that begin breaking down food.

32
Q

What enzyme is responsible for protein digestion in the stomach?

A

Pepsin

Pepsin is activated in the acidic environment of the stomach.

33
Q

What is peristalsis?

A

Wave-like muscle contractions in the digestive tract

It helps move food through the digestive system.

34
Q

Fill in the blank: The primary purpose of carbohydrates in nutrition is to provide _______.

35
Q

True or False: Kwashiorkor is a condition related to protein deficiency.

A

True

It is characterized by swelling and a distended abdomen.

36
Q

What condition is caused by a deficiency of iron?

A

Anemia

Anemia results in a lack of red blood cells.