Basics of Nutrition Flashcards
Fats are also known as ______.
Lipids.
Proteins contain _____ acids.
Amino.
Retinoic acid is used in the treatment of ____.
Acne.
Also known as vitamin P:
Bioflavanoids.
A measure of heat units from food is called:
Calories.
Minerals are required for:
Many reactions of the cells.
Compounds that break down the basic chemical sugars and supply the body with energy are known as:
Carbohydrates.
Arteriorsclerosis is:
Hardening of the arteries.
A condition when blood sugar drops too low is called:
Hypoglycemia.
Inorganic materials that are essential in many cells:
Minerals.
An example of this would be glucose…
Gluten.
Too much of these in the diet can cause obesity.
Sugars.
This is a catalyst that breaks down food:
Enzymes.
Fatty acids are a ploy saturated fat necessary for:
Brain function.
_______ are a chain of amino acids used in cell functions for the body growth.
Proteins.
Vitamin ___ is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin.
E.
_____ _____ are the basic building blocks necessary for bodily functions, including the skin.
Amino acids.
Proteins are used in the duplication of _______.
Antibodies.
Collagen and elastin are made from ______.
Protein.
Vegetarians can consume proteins from nuts, grains, vegetables and _____.
Legumes.
A deficiency in protein can lead to _______.
Anemia.
Mucopolysaccharides are carbohydrate-lipid complex that are good _____ _______.
Water binders.
The three types of carbohydrates are simple sugars, _____ and ________.
Starches, fibers.
Two categories of carbohydrates:
Soluable and insoluble.
High fiber foods:
Grains, brans, apples and beans.
Fats are used as energy, but not as readily as ____________.
Carbohydrates.
Fats in the body make _______ as well as create cell membranes.
Hormones.
95% of fat intake comes from _____________.
Triglycerides.
A “good” polyunsaturated fat that may decrease the clogging of the arteries is called ____ 3 ______ ______.
Omega 3 fatty acids.
The “good” polyunsaturated fat may be found in tuna, trout and ______.
Salmon.
________ acid helps create the lipid barrier of the skin.
Linoleic acid.
__________ make up the largest part of the nutrition we eat.
Macronutrients.
