Chapter9-Nutrition Flashcards

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What are proteins ?

A

Chains of amino acid molecules

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Term for thinning of the bones caused by reabsorption of calcium into the bones ?

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Osteoporosis

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What is one of the functions of the antioxidant vitamin A ?

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Aids in the functioning and repaid of the skin cells.

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What forms the building blocks of proteins ?

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Adenosine triphosphate

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What does adenosine triphosphate do ?

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Provides energy to cells and converts energy to carbon dioxide .

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What food contains the greatest abundance of bioflavonoids ?

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Citrus fruits

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What are measure of heat units, used to measure food energy for the body ?

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Calories

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Compounds that break down sugars and supply body energy ?

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Carbohydrates

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Sugars made up of two simple sugars, such as lactose and sucrose ?

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Disaccharides

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Catalyst that break down complex food molecules ?

A

Enzymes

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What type of vitamin is riboflavin ?

A

Vitamin B

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What mineral is required for energy use , water balance, and molecular movement ?

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Potassium

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What mineral is required for energy release and protein synthesis ?

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Magnesium

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What mineral moves carbon dioxide, regulates water levels, and transports materials through cell membrane ?

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Sodium

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What are fats?

A

Macronutrients used to produce energy in the body

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What is the common name for linoleic acid, which is used to make important hormones ?

A

Omega-6

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What is true of macronutrients ?

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They make up the largest part of the nutrition we take in.

17
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What term refers to organic materials that are required for many reactions for the cells and body ?

A

Minerals

18
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What term refers to carbohydrates made up of one basic sugar unit ?

A

Monosaccharides

19
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Common name for vitamin D ?

A

Sunshine vitamin

20
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What body function is aided by vitamin K ?

A

Blood coagulation

21
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What mineral contributes to body tissue formation and give strength to keratin ?

A

Sulphur