bio chp 7

Question 1

what are proteins made of

Answer 1

amino acids

Question 2

what are proteins used for

Answer 2

growth and repair

Question 3

what foods give protein

Answer 3

fish, egg, nuts,beans, potatoes,milk products ,etc.

Question 4

how many grams of protein do 10-13 year olds need

Answer 4

30- 35 g

Question 5

what are carbs made of

Answer 5

c.h.o

Question 6

what does carbs do

Answer 6

it gives us most of our energy

Question 7

what foods have carbs

Answer 7

wheat, rice, banana,beans , potatoes,etc.

Question 8

how much foods contain carbs

Answer 8

60% of foods

Question 9

what are fats made of

Answer 9

fatty acids and glycerol

Question 10

what are fats used for

Answer 10

to build cell membranes, reduce heat loss, protect organs and make cells

Question 11

foods that contain fats

Answer 11

meat, fish, milk products,oil,seeds, nuts ,etc.

Question 12

how much fats do we require

Answer 12

20-30% daily

Question 13

what are vitamins and minerals used for

Answer 13

functioning of metabolic process in cell. vitamins help chemical reactions and minerals help strengthen bones and teeth

Question 14

where do we get vitamins and minerals

Answer 14

fruit, veggies, fish, dairy products,etc.

Question 15

what do fibers do

Answer 15

prevents constipation and helps in digestion

Question 16

which foods contain fiber

Answer 16

fresh vegetables, fruits, beans and lentils

Question 17

what does water do in our body

Answer 17

60 to 70% of the body is made up of water. it is used for chemical reactions

Question 18

what are omega-3 and omega-6

Answer 18

they are fatty acids that are essential in our diet. they help regulating blood pressure and inflammatory responses

Question 19

where do we get omega-3 and omega-6

Answer 19

soybeans, corn, nuts, seeds, fish, meat, etc.

Question 20

what is malnutrition

Answer 20

when the body doesn’t get enough nutrients leading to the patient to have fatigue dizziness and weight loss

Question 21

what causes malnutrition

Answer 21

a poor diet, digestive conditions, or another disease

Question 22

what is scurvy

Answer 22

scurvy is a deficiency disease that is caused by a vitamin C deficiency that leads to having bleeding gums, leg swells up, and having no energy

Question 23

what is beri-beri

Answer 23

it is a deficiency disease caused by vitamin B1 deficiency which leads to partial paralyzed and mental confusion

Question 24

what is night blindness

Answer 24

vitamin A deficiency and that leads to difficulty in seeing ,eye pain and sensitivity to light

Question 25

what are rickets

Answer 25

vitamin d deficiency that leads to bow legs, soft bones and the land growth

Question 26

what is kwashiorkor

Answer 26

protein deficiency that leads to having a swollen belly, fatigue, loss of appetite and diarrhea

Question 27

what is anemia

Answer 27

iron deficiency that leads to tiredness ,fatigue, faster heart rate, pale skin, headaches, soreness in mouth, cold palms and feet, etc.

Question 28

what is obesity

Answer 28

when your body mass is higher than the recommended level

Question 29

what are fortified foods

Answer 29

foods like bread and cereals that have extra nutrients added to them

Question 30

what is golden rice

Answer 30

rice that has extra vitamin A jeans added to them