Nutrition

Question 1

6 basic nutrients

Answer 1

protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water

Question 2

what are proteins made up of?

Answer 2

amino acids, 10-12 essential

Question 3

characteristics of amino aids

Answer 3

R group that differs between amino acids
nitrogen present in H2N group

Question 4

function of fats

Answer 4

deliver fat-soluble vitamins

Question 5

fat vs carbohydrate energy production

Answer 5

fat produces 2.25x more energy than carbohydrates

Question 6

symptoms of fat deficiency

Answer 6

poor skin, hair loss, uncontrolled nercous responses

Question 7

carbohydrates function

Answer 7

not technically essential

Question 8

what is energy supplied by

Answer 8

fats, carbohydrates, proteins

Question 9

how is energy produced

Answer 9

by breaking C-H bonds

Question 10

What happens when protein is used for energy, rather than as a protein (building muscle)?

Answer 10

Some parts are used, some are excreted, and some are stored for later

Question 11

Is it important to drink a lot of water when on a high protein diet?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

water deficiency symptoms

Answer 12

headaches, lethargy, mood changes and slow response, dryness, dark urine, weakness

Question 13

digestive tract

Answer 13

mouth (salivary enzymes)
esophagus
stomach (acid, enzymes, storage)
Small intestine (absorption)
Pancreas
liver
gall bladder (bile production to break down fats)
large intension (storage)
rectum (feces storage)