Basics of Nutrition

Question 1

Fats are also known as ______.

Answer 1

Lipids.

Question 2

Proteins contain _____ acids.

Answer 2

Amino.

Question 3

Retinoic acid is used in the treatment of ____.

Answer 3

Acne.

Question 4

Also known as vitamin P:

Answer 4

Bioflavanoids.

Question 5

A measure of heat units from food is called:

Answer 5

Calories.

Question 6

Minerals are required for:

Answer 6

Many reactions of the cells.

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Carbohydrates.

Question 8

Arteriorsclerosis is:

Answer 8

Hardening of the arteries.

Question 9

A condition when blood sugar drops too low is called:

Answer 9

Hypoglycemia.

Question 10

Inorganic materials that are essential in many cells:

Answer 10

Minerals.

Question 11

An example of this would be glucose…

Answer 11

Gluten.

Question 12

Too much of these in the diet can cause obesity.

Answer 12

Sugars.

Question 13

This is a catalyst that breaks down food:

Answer 13

Enzymes.

Question 14

Fatty acids are a ploy saturated fat necessary for:

Answer 14

Brain function.

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Proteins.

Question 16

Vitamin ___ is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin.

Answer 16

E.

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Amino acids.

Question 18

Proteins are used in the duplication of _______.

Answer 18

Antibodies.

Question 19

Collagen and elastin are made from ______.

Answer 19

Protein.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Legumes.

Question 21

A deficiency in protein can lead to _______.

Answer 21

Anemia.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Water binders.

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Starches, fibers.

Question 24

Two categories of carbohydrates:

Answer 24

Soluable and insoluble.

Question 25

High fiber foods:

Answer 25

Grains, brans, apples and beans.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Carbohydrates.

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Hormones.

Question 28

95% of fat intake comes from _____________.

Answer 28

Triglycerides.

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Omega 3 fatty acids.

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Salmon.

Question 31

________ acid helps create the lipid barrier of the skin.

Answer 31

Linoleic acid.

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Macronutrients.