Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Fat Soluble Vitamins
A
A, D, E, and K
2
Q
High Levels of Fat Consumption is Associated with…
A
- obesity (high blood pressure and diabetes)
- linked to atherosclerosis
- certain cancers (colon, prostate)
3
Q
LDL (low density lipoproteins)
A
carry cholesterol to cells and also potentially deposits them along artery walls
4
Q
HDL (high density lipoproteins)
A
carry cholesterol away from cells and potentially from artery walls
5
Q
Glycemic Response
A
how quick a food is converted to blood sugar
6
Q
Complete vs Incomplete Protein
A
Complete contains all essential amino acids; incomplete does not
7
Q
Vitamins are essentially…
A
coenzymes (assist enzyme functions)
8
Q
Water Soluble Vitamins
A
B and C vitamins
