Module #3 - Midterm

Question 1

What is the definition of nutrition?

Answer 1

The science of the action of food,
beverages, and their components in biological
systems.

Question 2

A nutrient can be a ____ or ____

Answer 2

Micronutrient; macronutrient

Question 3

What constitutes as a macronutrient?

Answer 3

Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein and Water.

Question 4

What constitutes as a micronutrient?

Answer 4

Vitamins, minerals.

Question 5

What is the building block for protein?

Answer 5

Amino acids

Question 6

What are amino acids joined by?

Answer 6

Peptide bonds

Question 7

What is an essential amino acid?

Answer 7

A.A your body cannot make and you need to get it through your
food

Question 8

What are fats made up of?

Answer 8

Glycerol and three fatty acids

Question 9

What are the building blocks for carbs called?

Answer 9

Simple sugars

Question 10

What do minerals do?

Answer 10

Help build cartilage and bones

Question 11

What are vitamins?

Answer 11

Molecules required in small amt. for normal cell function,
growth, and development.

Question 12

What is digestion?

Answer 12

The process that breaks down food to be absorbed by the body. Can be physical and chemical digestion.

Question 13

What are the 5 main functions of digestion?

Answer 13

1. Ingestion
2. Mechanical digestion
3. Chemical digestion
4. Absorption
5. Elimination

Question 14

The complete digestion of food involves passage in the following areas:

Answer 14

• Mouth
• Esophagus
• Small intestine
• Large intestine

Question 15

What is the rule about high density foods?

Answer 15

They provide a lot of calories in a small amt. of food (candy, peanut butter)

Question 16

What is the rule about low density foods?

Answer 16

They provide low amt. of calories in a large volume (fruits and vegetables).

Question 17

What are the 6 assessments of body weight?

Answer 17

1. Height-weight tables
2. BMI
3. Body composition
4. Body-fat distribution
5. Body image