Life Science-Nutrition Health

Question 1

Necessary for the body’s maintenance, growth, and repair.

Answer 1

Proteins

Question 2

Major sources of energy for the body.

Answer 2

Carbohydrates

Question 3

Starches and sugars are included in what?

Answer 3

Carbs

Question 4

What also provides energy for the body?

Answer 4

Fats

Question 5

What are 3 types of fats?

Answer 5

Saturated, Monosaturated, and Polysaturated

Question 6

What fats can raise BAD cholesterol (LDL)?

Answer 6

Saturated

Question 7

Which fats can decrease bad levels of bad cholesterol?

Answer 7

Mono- and Poly-

Question 8

Diets high in Sat. Fat can lead to what two things?

Answer 8

Heart Disease

Stroke

Question 9

What is an important part of a diet that provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste?

Answer 9

Fiber

Question 10

How much water does the body lose each day?

Answer 10

4 Pints

Question 11

What does dehydration cause?

Answer 11

Muscle Cramps
Dizziness
Death

Question 12

What are needed for a balanced diet but in small quantities?

Answer 12

Minerals

Question 13

What are some necessary minerals?

Answer 13

Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, and Sodium Chloride

Question 14

What mineral is used for building strong bones and teeth?

Answer 14

Calcium

Question 15

What mineral is necessary for red blood cell development?

Answer 15

Iron

Question 16

These play many different roles in the development and maintenance of a healthy body….

Answer 16

Minerals

Question 17

Organic compounds that are necessary for a wide variety of physiological processes from bone hardiness to healthy gums.

Answer 17

Vitamins

Question 18

What are rich sources of vitamins?

Answer 18

Fruits & Vegetables

Question 19

Which vitamin doesn’t come from food, but from sun?

Answer 19

Vitamin D

Question 20

Lacking proper amount of necessary nutrients in the diet can lead to what 2 things?

Answer 20

Deficiency Diseases

Question 21

What does Iron-deficiency Anemia cause?

Answer 21

Weakness, Dizziness, and Headaches

Question 22

What is scurvy caused by?

Answer 22

Lack of Vitamin C or a diet lack of fruits and vegetables.

Question 23

Found in Meat, Beans, and Whole Grains.

This allows red blood cells to transfer oxygen to body tissues.

Answer 23

Iron

Question 24

Found in Dairy Products and Spinach.

This allows bone growth and muscle function.

Answer 24

Calcium

Question 25

Found in Nuts, Whole Grains, Green Leafy Vegetables, and Fortified Foods.

This allows bone development, muscle and nerve function, and enzyme function.

Answer 25

Magnesium

Question 26

Found in Bananas, Sweet Potatoes, Nuts, and Seeds.

This allows balancing fluid levels in the body.

Answer 26

Potassium

Question 27

Found in Liver, Milk, Eggs, Carrots, and Spinach.

This benefits vision, immune system function, and cell growth.

Answer 27

Vitamin A

Question 28

Found in Red & Green Peppers, Citrus, and Broccoli.

This allows collagen formation, immune system function, and antioxidants.

Answer 28

Vitamin C

Question 29

Found in Fortified Milk, Juice, Cereal, Our Bodies Exposed to Sunlight.

This aids in bone strength, muscle and nerve function, and immune system.

Answer 29

Vitamin D