Ch 5 Quiz Questions Flashcards
Protein
is an essential nutrient: a compound made of amino acids that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen.
Canada’s Food Guide recommends
- Choosing lower-fat dairy products.
- Making water the drink of choice.
- Emphasizing vegetable and fruit
Canada’s Food Guide does not
recommend Restricting food choices.
Glycemic index
A food that has a rapid effect on blood glucose levels is said to have a high:
Mediterranean
Which diet has been associated with a markedly reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
Water produces __________ calories per gram.
0
The recommended intake of carbohydrates for adults is __________% of the diet.
45 to 65
Saturated fatty acids
Food fats that are typically solid at room temperature contain large amounts of:
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are _________
Sulphites
is/are food additive(s) used to keep vegetables from turning brown.
Most fats in your diet should come from sources of __________.
un-saturated fats
Anemia
A deficiency in the oxygen-carrying material in the red blood cells is called:
Sulphoraphane
is a compound isolated from broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, may render some carcinogenic compounds harmless.
Soluble
fibre dissolves in water or is broken down in the large intestine.
Antioxidants
are substances that can lessen the breakdown of food or body constituents by free radicals.