chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
A
Water, carbohydrates, Protein, fat, vitamins, minerals
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2
Q
Organic nutrients contain carbon. What are considered as organic nutrients?
A
Fats, proteins, vitamins
3
Q
Inorganic nutrients have no carbon. what are considered as inorganic nutrients?
A
Water and mineral salts
4
Q
Function of water in our bodies?
A
carries nutrients to cells and gets rid of waste from our body
- regulate body temperature
- dissolve vitamin, mineral, amino acids, and other nutrients
- lubricates joints
5
Q
Where do we get most of our carbohydrates from?
A
Starch
6
Q
Three types of sugar names?
A
Fructose, sucrose, lactose.
7
Q
Where does fructose come from?
A
Fruits and vegetables
8
Q
Where does lactose come from?
A
Milk
9
Q
Where does sucrose come from?
A
Plants
10
Q
Protein makes up …% of our body
A
18
11
Q
What is the maximum daily intake of protein?
A
70g
