Nutrition

Question 1

what is a nutrient

Answer 1

substances from our diet or made in our body

Question 2

what do nutrients do

Answer 2

provide energy
promote growth, maintenance and repair of body tissues
promote health and prevent disease

Question 3

what are the macronutrients

Answer 3

carbohydrates
fats
proteins

Question 4

what are the micronutrients

Answer 4

vitamins
minerals

Question 5

a calorie is how many units of energy

Answer 5

200

Question 6

macronutrients are…

Answer 6

needed in larger quantities
measured in grams
provide energy

Question 7

what is the primary function of carbs

Answer 7

provides and stores energy

Question 8

what are simple carbs

Answer 8

sugars

Question 9

what are some examples of simple carbs

Answer 9

glucose
lactose
sucrose

Question 10

what are complex carbs

Answer 10

many linked sugars

Question 11

what are some examples of complex carbs

Answer 11

startch
fiber

Question 12

what diseases does fiber help with

Answer 12

diabetes
cvd
colon health

Question 13

where is glycogen stored

Answer 13

liver

Question 14

what are some examples of foods with sugars

Answer 14

fruits
milk
yogurt
honey
added sugars

Question 15

what are some examples of foods with starches

Answer 15

grains
starchy veggies (potatoes, corn, peas)
beans

Question 16

what are some examples of foods with fiber

Answer 16

fruits
veggies
whole grains
beans
nuts

Question 17

where does fiber come from

Answer 17

plants

Question 18

lipids are…

Answer 18

energy dense (lots of calories in a small amount)

Question 19

what are some healthy fats

Answer 19

monounsaturated
polyunsaturated

Question 20

what are some unhealthy fats

Answer 20

saturated
trans
cholesterol

Question 21

which unhealthy fat has the greatest impact on overall health

Answer 21

saturated

Question 22

what does cholesterol make

Answer 22

cell membranes
bile
vit d

Question 23

what are some foods with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats

Answer 23

oils-olive, avocado, canola
nuts
seeds
fish

Question 24

what are some foods with saturated fats

Answer 24

animal-meats, cheese, milk, lard
tropical oils- coconut, palm

Question 25

cholesterol is only found where

Answer 25

in animal products

Question 26

what are proteins made of

Answer 26

amino acids

Question 27

what type of protein is a complete protein

Answer 27

animal proteins

Question 28

what are complete proteins

Answer 28

provide all essential amino acids

Question 29

what are some examples of foods that are complete proteins

Answer 29

meat eggs dairy products fish seafood

Question 30

what type of protein is incomplete proteins

Answer 30

plant proteins

Question 31

what are incomplete proteins

Answer 31

they dont provide all essential amino acids

Question 32

what are some examples of foods with incomplete proteins

Answer 32

whole grains nuts seeds beans

Question 33

what is the only plant protein that is complete

Answer 33

soy

Question 34

where are fats, sugars, and proteins absorbed in

Answer 34

small intestine

Question 35

what are sugars used for

Answer 35

energy maintain bgl converted into glycogen and fat

Question 36

what is fiber used for

Answer 36

`slows carb absorption traps chol and bile fullness

Question 37

what are fats used for

Answer 37

energy stored energy (triglycerides) insulation temp control

Question 38

where are proteins digested

Answer 38

stomach

Question 39

what are proteins used for

Answer 39

structures enzymes hormones transporters regulators antibodies

Question 40

what % of calories should be carbs

Answer 40

45-65

Question 41

what % of calories should be protein

Answer 41

10-35

Question 42

what % if calories should be fats

Answer 42

20-35

Question 43

metabolism is primarily influenced by what

Answer 43

activity level age gender height weight

Question 44

factors influencing recommended nutrient amounts and diet

Answer 44

medical conditions/prescribed diet stage of life chewing or swallowing issues food allergies or intolerances food preferences and culture traditions budget/food availability