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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Nutrition

A

A science that studies the interactions between living organisms between living organisms and the food they consume.

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Kilocalories

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a unit of energy of 1,000 calories (equal to 1 large calorie).

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3
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Which of the following foods is typically consumed by Canadians today in excessive amounts?

A. Whole grains
B. Dairy
C. Legumes
D. Sugar

A

D. Sugars

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4
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Macronutrients

A

An Energy-Yielding nutrients that are needed by the body in large amounts per day.

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5
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What nutrients are included in Macronutrients? (3 of them)

A

Fats / Lipids
Carbohydrates
Proteins

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6
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How many Kcalories / Gram is in Carbohydrates?

A

4 KCals / Gram

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7
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How many Kcalories / Gram is in Lipids?

A

9 KCals / Gram

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How many Kcalories / Gram is in Protein?

A

4 KCals / Gram

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9
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How many Kcalories / Gram is in Alcohol?

A

7 KCals / Gram

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10
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1 kilocalorie = __ kilojoules

A

4.18

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_ kilocalorie = 4.18 kilojoules

A

1

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12
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What is Kcal?

A

Kilocalories

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13
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What is KJ?

A

Kilojoules

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14
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Sugars and Starches fall under which macronutrient?

A

Carbohydrates

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15
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Fibre belongs to the carbohydrates category

but (DO / DON’T) provide energy.

A

Don’t

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16
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Fats and oils fall under which macronutrient?

A

Lipids

17
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What is Triglyceride

A

a type of lipid found in abundance in the body.

18
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What macronutrient is required for growth, maintenance, repair of the body and supply energy?

A

Protein

19
Q

Proteins are made up of different combinations of ___ ____.

A

Amino Acid

20
Q

Micronutients

A

Provides no energy for the body but are necessary for proper functioning of the body

21
Q

What are included in micronutrients

A

Vitamins
Minerals
Water

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