Ch1 - Charts

Question 1

Endocrine Glands (pg. 8)

• Know the 8 glands on the chart.
• What hormone does each produce?
• What is the hormone’s function?

Answer 1

pg. 8
- Pineal Gland
- Pituitary Gland
- Thyroid Gland
- Parathyroid Glands
- Adrenal Glands
- Islets of Langerhans
- Ovaries
- Testes

Question 2

Basic Nutrients (pg. 13)
- What is the primary function of each of the 6 basic nutrients?

Answer 2

pg. 13
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water

Question 3

Macronutrients (pg. 16)

• What are they?
• How much do you need in your diet?
• What are some sources of each?
• What are their functions?
• What happens if you don’t have enough?

Answer 3

pg. 16
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Fiber

Question 4

Micronutrients: Vitamins - water-soluble (pg. 18)

• What are they?
• What are some sources?
• What are the functions?
• What happens if you don’t have enough?

Answer 4

pg. 18
- B Complex
- Vitamin C

Question 5

Micronutrients: Vitamins - fat-soluble (pg. 19)

• What are they?
• What are some sources?
• What are the functions?
• What happens if you don’t have enough?

Answer 5

pg. 19
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K

Question 6

Micronutrients: Minerals (pg. 21)
What are they? 
What are the electrolytes?
What are some trace elements?
What are some sources?
What are their functions?
What happens if you don't get enough?

Answer 6

pg. 21
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Chlorine
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Chromium
- Copper
- Iodine
- Iron
- Selenium
- Zinc