DIGESTION PP PT4 Flashcards
_____ essential amino acids are required in the diet
9
Some foods, such as meat, milk, and eggs, provide all 9 (complete) (t/f)?
TRUE
Vegetables supply some essential amino acids, but are usually deficient in at least one (incomplete) (t/f)?
true
Vegetarians should eat a variety plant products to obtain all the essential amino acids (T/f)
true
Carbohydrates are present in food in the form of
sugars, starch, and fiber
Fruits, vegetables, milk, and honey are natural sources of sugars. (T/F)?
true
Monosaccharides include (2)
Glucose
Fructose
Disaccharides: in clude (2)
Lactose (milk sugar)
Sucrose (table sugar)
After being absorbed from the digestive tract all sugars are converted to___
glucose
___is the preferred direct energy source in cells.
glucose
Plants store glucose as
starch
Animals store glucose as
glycogen.
3 lipids?
Fat, oils, and cholesterol
Saturated fatty acids (solids at room temperature) usually come from animals (T/F)?
true
Butter, meat, whole milk, and cheeses contain
saturated fats
Unsaturated fatty acids are found in
oils
Cholesterol can be synthesized by the body and is found in animal foods (T/F)
true
Organic compounds the body is unable to produce, but are required for metabolic purposes are
Vitamin
The body needs about 20 elements for various physiological functions are
Minerals
Fibers Includes various non-digestible carbohydrates derived from plants (T/F)
true
Food sources rich in fiber include beans, peas, nuts, fruits, and vegetables (T/F)
true
Technically, fiber is not a nutrient for humans
Cannot be digested (T/F)?
true
Soluble fiber combines with bile acids and cholesterol in the small intestine and prevents them from being absorbed (T/F)?
true
Too many calories from any source contributes to___
body fat
too many calories Increases risk of obesity and associated illnesses (T/F)
true
Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease are often seen in people who are obese (T/F)
true
