Nutrition

Question 1

How many calories are in 1g of carbs

Answer 1

4 calories

Question 2

What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?

Answer 2

Used as energy source and source of fibre

Question 3

Mono is the prefix for?

Answer 3

One

Question 4

A saccharide is?

Answer 4

A term for sugar

Question 5

Name 2 polysaccharides

Answer 5

Starch, cellulose (fibre)

Question 6

What are the two things a diet incorporates?

Answer 6

Good and beverages a person consumes

Question 7

Polysaccharides are…

Answer 7

Complex carbs!

Question 8

Daily energy intake is what percent carbs?

Answer 8

55-60%

Question 9

Galatose and glucose create?

Answer 9

Lactose (sugar found in milk)

Question 10

What are the two structural polysaccharides?

Answer 10

Cellulose and Chitin

Question 11

What are the two storage polysaccharides?

Answer 11

Starch, Glycogen

Question 12

Define a polysaccharide

Answer 12

Long chain of monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds

Question 13

Are all calories equal?

Answer 13

No, it depends on the food and nutrients

Question 14

Name two minerals

Answer 14

Calcium and iron

Question 15

What’s a source and function of calcium

Answer 15

Cows milk, cheese, veggies. Helps with bone, teeth development and supports nerves and muscles

Question 16

Name a source and the function of iron

Answer 16

Nuts, meats. Transportation of oxygen in the blood

Question 17

Which vitamins are water soulable

Answer 17

B and C

Question 18

Do you need more macro or micro minerals?

Answer 18

You need MORE Macro minerals (more than 100mg a day) and less micro (less than 100mg a day)

Question 19

Are minerals and organic or inorganic compound

Answer 19

Inorganic

Question 20

Are vitamins an organic compound?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

Name two vitamins

Answer 21

Vitamin C and vitamin E

Question 22

What’s a source and function of vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

Answer 22

Citrus fruits, berries. Helps with wound healing, immune system and healthy gums

Question 23

What’s a source and function of vitamin E

Answer 23

Fish and veg oil, whole grains. It’s an antioxidant

Question 24

What is the function of protein?

Answer 24

They act as biochemical catalysts, building blocks for growth and repair of body tissues

Question 25

What is the function of lipids (fats)?

Answer 25

Used to store large amounts of energy, transport vitamins and are important components of cell membranes

Question 26

What are the two types of nutritional claims?

Answer 26

Health claims and nutrient claims

Question 27

What are the two sub groups of health claims?

Answer 27

Function claims (improves function of body) and risk reduction claims (may reduce risk of disease)

Question 28

What is the overall function of the digestive system?

Answer 28

To break down food into nutrients, which are absorbed and transported by the circulatory system

Question 29

What are the 4 stages of digestion?

Answer 29

Ingestion (taking in food), digestion (breaking down food), absorption nutrients enter bloodstream), egestion (removal of waste)

Question 30

What’s chyme?

Answer 30

It’s the term used for the food entering the small intestine (consists of partially digested food, water and gastric juice)

Question 31

What is bile and what’s its function?

Answer 31

Bile is produced by the liver and physically breaks down fats

Question 32

What are enzymes and what do they do?

Answer 32

Enzymes are proteins and a biological catalyst that speed up chemical reactions

Question 33

What are the 3 main groups of digestive enzymes?

Answer 33

Amylase (starch breaker), protease (protein splitter), lipase (fat dissolver)