Nutrition Handouts

Question 1

function of glucose

Answer 1

main energy source

Question 2

function of deoxyribose

Answer 2

structural component of DNA

Question 3

function of ribose

Answer 3

structural component of RNA

Question 4

function of glycogen

Answer 4

stored energy source

Question 5

function of glycoproteins & glycolipids

Answer 5

c.t.c. communication

Question 6

function of proteoglycans

Answer 6

cell adhesion, lubricate synovial joints

Question 7

function of fatty acids

Answer 7

energy source

Question 8

functions of fat

Answer 8

energy source, insulation, cushioning

Question 9

functions of cholesterol

Answer 9

structural component of cell membrane, hormones, digestive secretions in bile

Question 10

functions of phospholipids

Answer 10

major structural component of cell membrane

Question 11

functions of proteins

Answer 11

movement
transport of chemicals in and out of cell
buffer systems
metabolic regulation (enzymes)
hormones
antibodies

Question 12

9 water-soluble vitamins

Answer 12

thiamine (B1)
riboflavin (B2)
niacin (B3)
pantothenic acid
biotin
pyridoxine (B6)
folic acid
cobalamin (B12)
ascorbic acid (C)

Question 13

4 fat-soluble vitamins

Answer 13

Vitamin A & precursor beta-carotene
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K

Question 14

function of thiamine (B1)

Answer 14

enzyme, energy metab.

nerve function

Question 15

function of riboflavin (B2)

Answer 15

enzyme, energy metab.

normal vision & skin health

Question 16

function of niacin (B3)

Answer 16

enzyme, energy metab.

nervous system, digestive system, skin health

Question 17

function of pantothenic acid

Answer 17

enzyme, energy metab.

Question 18

function of biotin

Answer 18

enzyme, energy metab.

Question 19

function of pyridoxine (B6)

Answer 19

enzyme, protein metab.

helps make red blood cells

Question 20

function of folic acid

Answer 20

enzyme needed for making DNA & new cells

Question 21

function of cobalamin (B12)

Answer 21

enzyme needed for making new cells

nerve function

Question 22

ascorbic acid (C)

Answer 22

antioxidant
immune system health
iron absorption

Question 23

function of Vitamin A

Answer 23

vision, healthy skin & mucous membranes, bone and tooth growth, immune health

Question 24

function of Vitamin D

Answer 24

proper absorption of calcium

Question 25

function of Vitamin E

Answer 25

antioxidant | protects cell walls

Question 26

function of Vitamin K

Answer 26

blood clotting

Question 27

7 major minerals

Answer 27

``` sodium chloride potassium calcium phosphorus magnesium sulfur ```

Question 28

9 trace minerals

Answer 28

``` iron zinc iodine selenium copper manganese fluoride chromium molybdenum ```

Question 29

functions of sodium

Answer 29

fluid balance nerve transmission muscle contraction

Question 30

functions of chloride

Answer 30

fluid balance | stomach acid

Question 31

functions of potassium

Answer 31

fluid balance nerve transmission muscle contraction

Question 32

functions of calcium

Answer 32

``` healthy bones & teeth muscle contraction nerve functioning blood clotting blood pressure regulation immune health ```

Question 33

functions of phosphorus

Answer 33

maintaining acid-base balance | healthy bones & teeth

Question 34

functions of magnesium

Answer 34

making protein muscle contraction nerve transmission immune health

Question 35

functions of sulfur

Answer 35

found in protein molecules

Question 36

functions of iron

Answer 36

part of hemoglobin, carries oxygen | energy metabolism

Question 37

functions of zinc

Answer 37

``` enzymes making proteins and genetic material taste perception wound healing normal fetal development production of sperm sexual maturation immune health ```

Question 38

functions of iodine

Answer 38

thyroid regulates growth, development, and metabolism

Question 39

functions of selenium

Answer 39

antioxidant

Question 40

functions of copper

Answer 40

part of many enzymes

Question 41

functions of manganese

Answer 41

part of many enzymes

Question 42

functions of fluoride

Answer 42

formation of bones & teeth | prevents tooth decay

Question 43

functions of chromium

Answer 43

works with insulin to regulate blood sugar

Question 44

functions of molybdenum

Answer 44

part of some enzymes