Nutrients

Question 1

What are the 3 main macronutrients in our diet?

Answer 1

Proteins
Lipids
Carbohydrates

Question 2

What are the two main micronutrients in our diet?

Answer 2

Minerals and vitamins

Question 3

What are dietary reference values?

Answer 3

Amount of nutrients required for different people

Question 4

What does EAR stand for?

Answer 4

Estimated Average Requirements

Question 5

What does RNI stand for?

Answer 5

Reference nutrient intake

Question 6

What does LRNI stand for?

Answer 6

Lower Reference Nutrient Intake

Question 7

Carbohydrates are made up of which three elements?

Answer 7

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

Question 8

Glucose is a simple carbohydrate, what type of sugar is it?

Answer 8

Monosaccharide

Question 9

Name 4 complex carbohydrates

Answer 9

Rice
Flour
pasta
Potatoes

Question 10

Where are complex carbohydrates broken down in to simple carbohydrates to be absorbed in to blood?

Answer 10

GI tract
(Gastrointestinal)

Question 11

Which important element do amino acids contain?

Answer 11

Nitrogen

Question 12

What is released in the process of amino acids joining to make peptide bonds?

Answer 12

Water

Question 13

What two categories do vitamins come in, in your diet?

Answer 13

Water-soluble

Lipid-soluble