Module 2

Question 1

What are the 6 classes of nutrients?

Answer 1

1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Lipids
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water

Question 2

What are the 3 core nutrients and their rates?

Answer 2

1. Carbohydrates 4 calories/gram
2. Proteins 4 calories/gram
3. Lipids 9 calories/gram

Question 3

What are the 3 basic functions of nutrients?

Answer 3

1. Provide energy
2. Build and repair tissue
3. Regulate body processes

Question 4

Define macronutrients

Answer 4

Carbs, lipids and proteins (energy source)

Question 5

Define micronutrients

Answer 5

Vitamins, minerals and water (no energy source)

Question 6

What are the 2 types of carbs?

Answer 6

1. Simple carbs: sugars

2. Complex carbs: fibres

Question 7

Define amino acids

Answer 7

We have 22, 9 are essential and only found in protein rich food

Question 8

What are the 3 types of lipids?

Answer 8

1. Triglycerides (monosaturated and polysaturated)
2. Phospholipids
3. Sterols

Question 9

What is the function of lipoproteins?

Answer 9

Transports fat in the bloodstream

Question 10

What are the 2 essential fatty acids?

Answer 10

1. Linoleic acid- omega 6

2. Alpha linoleic acid- omega 3

Question 11

What are 2 types of vitamins?

Answer 11

1. Water soluble

3. Fat soluble (A,D,E,K)

Question 12

What consists of a BRAT diet?

Answer 12

Banana, rice, apple sauce, toast