Chapter9-Nutrition Flashcards
What are proteins ?
Chains of amino acid molecules
Term for thinning of the bones caused by reabsorption of calcium into the bones ?
Osteoporosis
What is one of the functions of the antioxidant vitamin A ?
Aids in the functioning and repaid of the skin cells.
What forms the building blocks of proteins ?
Adenosine triphosphate
What does adenosine triphosphate do ?
Provides energy to cells and converts energy to carbon dioxide .
What food contains the greatest abundance of bioflavonoids ?
Citrus fruits
What are measure of heat units, used to measure food energy for the body ?
Calories
Compounds that break down sugars and supply body energy ?
Carbohydrates
Sugars made up of two simple sugars, such as lactose and sucrose ?
Disaccharides
Catalyst that break down complex food molecules ?
Enzymes
What type of vitamin is riboflavin ?
Vitamin B
What mineral is required for energy use , water balance, and molecular movement ?
Potassium
What mineral is required for energy release and protein synthesis ?
Magnesium
What mineral moves carbon dioxide, regulates water levels, and transports materials through cell membrane ?
Sodium
What are fats?
Macronutrients used to produce energy in the body
What is the common name for linoleic acid, which is used to make important hormones ?
Omega-6
What is true of macronutrients ?
They make up the largest part of the nutrition we take in.
What term refers to organic materials that are required for many reactions for the cells and body ?
Minerals
What term refers to carbohydrates made up of one basic sugar unit ?
Monosaccharides
Common name for vitamin D ?
Sunshine vitamin
What body function is aided by vitamin K ?
Blood coagulation
What mineral contributes to body tissue formation and give strength to keratin ?
Sulphur
