Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What are the building blocks of proteins
A
Amino acids
2
Q
What are the 6 nutrients?
A
- Fats
- Proteins
- Carbs
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
3
Q
Which vitamins are fat soluble?
A
A, k, D, E
4
Q
Which vitamins are water soluble?
A
B, C
5
Q
Which nutrients are considered macros
A
Fats, proteins, carbs
6
Q
Which nutrients are considered micros?
A
Vitamins and minerals
7
Q
Carbs are broken down into___?
A
Sugars
8
Q
Fats are broken down into ____ and ____?
A
Glycerol and fatty acids
9
Q
Saturated fats are considered ___ fats?
A
Bad
10
Q
Unsaturated fats are considered ___ fats?
A
Good
11
Q
The energy in food is measured in?
A
Calories
12
Q
How the body uses energy is called___?
A
Metabolism
13
Q
Hyperglycemia is too much or too little glucose in the bloodstream
A
Too much
14
Q
Hypoglycemia is too much or too little in the bloodstream?
A
Too little
15
Q
Main functions of the liver?
A
- Detoxify
- Break down fats
