MIDTERM 1

Question 1

What are the most abundant atoms that make up the human body?

Answer 1

O2, C, H, and N

Question 2

What is the human body composed of from the most to least?

Answer 2

Water, Fat, Proteins, Minerals & Carbohydrates

Question 3

What are Macronutrients and Micronutrients? What is the difference between them?

Answer 3

Macronutrients are nutrients the body needs large amounts of - they include Carbohydrates, proteins & fats

Micronutrients are required in relatively small amounts - they include vitamins & minerals

Question 4

How can nutrients be classified? What is the difference between them?

Answer 4

They are 2 classes:

1. Essential - must be obtained through the diet
2. Non essential - provided by endogenous synthesis

Question 5

What is used as a major source of fuel for the body? Where do they come from?

Answer 5

Carbohydrates

Come from starches & sugars - found in grains, vegetables, legumes & fruits but dairy products & meats do contain some/very little amounts of it

Question 6

What is dietary fibre?

Answer 6

A carbohydrate that does not provide energy for the cells