Basics of Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

Fats are also known as ______.

A

Lipids.

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2
Q

Proteins contain _____ acids.

A

Amino.

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3
Q

Retinoic acid is used in the treatment of ____.

A

Acne.

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4
Q

Also known as vitamin P:

A

Bioflavanoids.

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5
Q

A measure of heat units from food is called:

A

Calories.

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6
Q

Minerals are required for:

A

Many reactions of the cells.

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7
Q

Compounds that break down the basic chemical sugars and supply the body with energy are known as:

A

Carbohydrates.

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8
Q

Arteriorsclerosis is:

A

Hardening of the arteries.

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9
Q

A condition when blood sugar drops too low is called:

A

Hypoglycemia.

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10
Q

Inorganic materials that are essential in many cells:

A

Minerals.

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11
Q

An example of this would be glucose…

A

Gluten.

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12
Q

Too much of these in the diet can cause obesity.

A

Sugars.

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13
Q

This is a catalyst that breaks down food:

A

Enzymes.

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14
Q

Fatty acids are a ploy saturated fat necessary for:

A

Brain function.

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15
Q

_______ are a chain of amino acids used in cell functions for the body growth.

A

Proteins.

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16
Q

Vitamin ___ is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin.

A

E.

17
Q

_____ _____ are the basic building blocks necessary for bodily functions, including the skin.

A

Amino acids.

18
Q

Proteins are used in the duplication of _______.

A

Antibodies.

19
Q

Collagen and elastin are made from ______.

A

Protein.

20
Q

Vegetarians can consume proteins from nuts, grains, vegetables and _____.

A

Legumes.

21
Q

A deficiency in protein can lead to _______.

A

Anemia.

22
Q

Mucopolysaccharides are carbohydrate-lipid complex that are good _____ _______.

A

Water binders.

23
Q

The three types of carbohydrates are simple sugars, _____ and ________.

A

Starches, fibers.

24
Q

Two categories of carbohydrates:

A

Soluable and insoluble.

25
Q

High fiber foods:

A

Grains, brans, apples and beans.

26
Q

Fats are used as energy, but not as readily as ____________.

A

Carbohydrates.

27
Q

Fats in the body make _______ as well as create cell membranes.

A

Hormones.

28
Q

95% of fat intake comes from _____________.

A

Triglycerides.

29
Q

A “good” polyunsaturated fat that may decrease the clogging of the arteries is called ____ 3 ______ ______.

A

Omega 3 fatty acids.

30
Q

The “good” polyunsaturated fat may be found in tuna, trout and ______.

A

Salmon.

31
Q

________ acid helps create the lipid barrier of the skin.

A

Linoleic acid.

32
Q

__________ make up the largest part of the nutrition we eat.

A

Macronutrients.