Nutrition

Question 1

Macronutrients

Answer 1

Needed in large amounts every day. Eg. Carbs, lipids, & proteins

Question 2

Micronutrients

Answer 2

Needed in small amounts every day. Eg. Vitamins & minerals

Question 3

Organic Nutrients

Answer 3

Contain the element carbon & are produced by living organisms such as plants & animals.

Question 4

Inorganic Nutrients

Answer 4

derived from non-living sources.

Question 5

Polymers

Answer 5

• Large molecules found in animals & plants.

- They consist of long chains of smaller repeating molecules called monomers.

Question 6

Monomers

Answer 6

Long chains of small repeating molecules

Question 7

Anabolism

Answer 7

• When monomers bond together to form polymers

- Its a chemical reaction in which simple molecules are built into more complex ones.

Question 8

What do polymers include?

Answer 8

Complex carbohydrates, proteins, & fatty acids.

Question 9

What is the main function of macronutrients?

Answer 9

To provide energy

Question 10

What are carbohydrates?

Answer 10

Organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, & oxygen

Question 11

What are the 3 categories of carbohydrates?

Answer 11

Monosaccharide, Disaccharide, & Polysaccharide

Question 12

Why are carbohydrates important?

Answer 12

They are important short-term energy storage molecules