FOOD Flashcards

1
Q

why do we obtain raw materials?

A

for growth and maintenance

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2
Q

nutrients are the chemicals that in organism needs in order to what?

A

grow
build
repair tissues
make energy

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3
Q

What nutrients do we need to stay healthy?

A

carbohydrates
fats
proteins
water
minerals and vitamins

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4
Q

nutrients provide energy that fuels____?

A

all biological processes

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5
Q

how do humans obtain energy

A

by consuming plant and animal based food

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6
Q

What do cells use chemical energy for?

A

to fuel biological processes like growth and movement

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7
Q

why do endothermic animals need more energy?

A

To keep their bodies warm
(warm blooded)

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8
Q

In order to stay alive, your body performs different chemical
reactions → These are all known as ?

A

METABOLISM

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9
Q

what is metabolism made up of?

A

CATABOLISM & ANABOLISM

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10
Q

what is catabolism?

A

metabolic reactions that breaks down molecules

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11
Q

What is anabolism?

A

the building of larger molecules

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12
Q

What is metabolic rate?

A

our body converts stored energy into working energy

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13
Q

What are factors that affect metabolic rate?

A

body size
physical activity
sex
age
genetic

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14
Q

What is energy measured in?

A

JOULES (J)

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15
Q

What is basal metabolic rate ?

A

energy needed to stay alive

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16
Q

What are carbohydrates made up of ?

A

carbon
hydrogen
oxygen

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17
Q

What are the three types of carbohydrates

A

monosaccharides
disaccharides
polysaccharides

18
Q

are carbohydrates are main source of energy

A

yes

19
Q

what is monosaccharides and example

A

-single sugars
-glucose , fructose, galactose

20
Q

What is glucose needed for ?

A

cellular respiration

21
Q

What are Disaccharides? and example

A

double sugars result of 2 monosaccharides joining together

maltose and sucrose

22
Q

What are polysaccharides and example?

A

3 or more monosaccharides
combined together
used for energy storage in plants
example chitin

23
Q

what are sources of carbohydrates?

A

bread
Fruit
Grains

24
Q

how much of an individuals energy does carbohydrates provide?

A

55%

25
Q

where are carbohydrates stored in humans and what are they stored as?

A

In the liver as glycogen

26
Q

what happens when you reach the maximum amount of glycogen storage?

A

The carbohydrates are turned into lipids and stored as fats

27
Q

When energies needed what is glycogen turned into?

A

Glucose

28
Q

what do protiens do

A

-Help chemical reactions take place
-Repair the cell
-Transport materials around the body

29
Q

what do some proteins serve as? and give examples of proteins

A

Hormones
example , amylase , lipase, hair

30
Q

what are proteins made out of?

A

Amino acids

31
Q

What are lipids?

A

Source of chemical energy for the body

32
Q

what are lipids made out?

A

3 fatty acids bonded to a glycerol molecule

33
Q

can Triglycerides be saturated or unsaturated?

A

Yes

34
Q

What are saturated fats and unsaturated fat?

A

saturated fats are solid at room temp
unsaturated fats are liquid at room temp

35
Q

What is an essential fatty acid/ lipids?

A

Omega-3

36
Q

How much water should you drink a day?

A

2 L

37
Q

what are vitamins?

A

Compounds an organism needs as a nutrient

38
Q

Are vitamins fat and water soluble?

A

yes

39
Q

what are minerals?

A

Natural elements our body
uses to carry out metabolic processes
repair tissues.

40
Q

what is iron a component of?

A

Hemoglobin