nutrition cont'd

Question 1

what are the funtions of protein (definition)

Answer 1

• proteins are the primary source of growth in the body

Question 2

give 4 funtions of protein

Answer 2

1. protein is the secondary source of energy
2. protein helps to transport oxygen to the body cells
3. protein helps the body to function efficently
4. protein makes up blood, muscles, cells, skin,hair and nails

Question 3

what are some defiecencies related with protein

Answer 3

marasmus
abnormal blood clotting

Question 4

what are carbohydrates made up of

Answer 4

carbohydrates are made up of the elements carbon, oxygen, hydrogyn

Question 5

what is the simplest formule for carbohydrates

Answer 5

Co, H12, 0b

Question 6

give 4 functions of carbohydrates

Answer 6

1. excellent source of energy
2. carbohydrate allows the body to breakdown fats properly
3. carbohydrate is a protein sparer
4. carbohydrates are stored in the form of glycogen for future energy use

Question 7

what are the names of the three major groups that carbohydrates are classified in and what is their difference

Answer 7

monosaccharides
disaccharides
polysaccharides

monosaccharides are simple sugars, disaccharides are double sugar and polysaccharides are complex sugars

Question 8

what are monosaccharides?

Answer 8

sweet and soluble in water

Question 9

what are polysaccharides

Answer 9

multiple monosaccharides joined together

Question 10

what are disaccharides

Answer 10

disaccharides are table that is made from refining cane and other fruits

Question 11

what is the formula for disaccharides

Answer 11

sucrose= fructose + glucose

Question 12

monosaccharides- glucose

Answer 12

glucose is the simplest form of carbohydrates and is often called blood sugar.
it is found in sweet fruits & vegetables
pill and powder form

Question 13

monosaccharides- fructose

Answer 13

these are called fruit sugars found mainly in fruits and honey

Question 14

monosaccharides- galactose

Answer 14

found in animal milk

Question 15

disaccharides-Lactose formula etc

Answer 15

lactose= galactose + glucose
this is found in the milk of animals

Question 16

disaccharides- maltose formula etc

Answer 16

maltose= glucose + glucose
commonly called malt sugar and is formed in the barley plant during germination

Question 17

polysaccharides- dextran

Answer 17

dextran is formed in the crust of baked items

eg…. toasted bread, roast yam

Question 18

polysaccharides- cellulose

Answer 18

fuimed by plants glucose units together.
it keeps the intestines clean and free of waste
it cannot be digested by humans

Question 19

what are some other names for cellulose

Answer 19

1. deitary fibre
2. roughage
3. reserved carbohydrates

Question 20

polysaccharides- pectin

Answer 20

found in fruits that are under-ripe it helps jams and jelly to set

Question 21

polysaccharides- glycogen

Answer 21

glycogen is found in humans and is a form of unconverted energy.