Quiz Ch 7 Flashcards
What is the science of food and how it affects the body?
Nutrition
What are the three major functions for the digestive system?
- Digestion of food
- Absorption of nutrients
- Elimination of waste
What are the solid foods that turn into a thick liquid in your stomach?
Chyme
What is the first 10in of your small intestine; where digestion occurs?
Duodenum
How long is the small intestine?
20 feet
How long is the large intestine?
5 feet
Where does elimination of waste occur?
Large intestine (colon)
What are nutrients that your body does not make, therefore you must get it in your food sources?
Essential nutrients
What are nutrients where your body creates the nutrients?
Nonessential
What is the common unit of measuring energy expended and energy taken in?
Calorie
What means “large” and is measured in grams?
Macronutrients
What means “small” and is measured in milligrams?
Micronutrients
What are the six nutrient groups?
- Carbohydrate
- Protein
- Fat
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
What are the three macronutrients?
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fat
What does -ose mean?
Sugar
What means that it can get dissolved in water and lowers your blood pressure and controls your blood sugar?
Soluble
What means that it can not be dissolved and just cleans out your system?
Insoluble
What is the AMDR (acceptable macronutrient distribution range)?
45-65%
What are chains of amino acids?
Protein