Macro Trio Quiz 2

Question 1

What are the three primary macronutrients?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats/ Lipids

Question 2

What does the macronutrients provide?

Answer 2

Energy and vital for body functions and structures

Question 3

What is the difference between simple vs complex carbs?

Answer 3

Simple Sugars more likely to contribute to dental caries because they care easily fermented by bacteria in the mouth. Leading to acid production and enamel erosion.

Complex carbs likely to cause decay because they digest slowly, stimulates saliva production and can help clean teeth. (BETTER FOR DENTAL HEALTH)

Question 4

What are some Simple carbs?

Answer 4

• Glucose
• Frutose
• Sucrose
• Lactose
• Maltose

Question 5

What are some Complex carbs?

Answer 5

• Whole grains
• Legumes
• Veggies
• Fruits

Question 6

Simple Carbs can cause?

Answer 6

Quickly digested cause blood sugar spikes

Complex better for sustained energy

Question 7

Lipids are essential for what other than energy ?

Answer 7

Cell membranes and hormone production

Question 8

What are the different health implications for Sat, unsat and trans-fat?

Answer 8

Sat- increas cholesterol levels, CVD, inflammation

Unsat- CAN inprove cholesterol levels and decrease risk of CVD.

Transfat- LDL and CVD increased levels, inflammation

Question 9

What is the importance of omega 3 and 6 with inflammation and how can it affect periodontal health?

Answer 9

• pro-inflammatory and for growth and development.
• Can help to reduce inflammation in gum tissues, lower risk for periodontal disease.

Question 10

Protein role in the body is what?

Answer 10

• Crucial for tissue repair and enzyme functions.
• Increase saliva production and ph balance: help to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
• collagen synthesis and wound healing
• maintaining structural integrity of mucosal barriers in th mouth

Question 11

What is the role of essential and non essential amino acids?

Answer 11

• essential: cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from dietary sources, needed for protein synthesis
• Non-essential: can be synthesized by the body, helps repair tissue and enzyme production

Question 11

What are the interconnectedness of oral health and overal health?

Answer 11

conditions like periodontal disease can exacerbate systemic issues such as CVD and diabetes and systemic health issues affects oral health.

Question 12

What does macronutrient imbalance lead to?

Answer 12

obesity, diabetes and CVD