SCIENCE 3RD QUARTER: placeholder Flashcards
1
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What are Carbohydrates?
A
- main source of energy
- form supporting structures and organic compounds
2
Q
Where can carbohydrates be found?
A
- bananas, potatoes, pasta, bread, rice
3
Q
What are Proteins?
A
- Amino Acids
- form new protoplasm for growth and repair
- synthesize enzymes, horomones, and antibodies
4
Q
Where can proteins be found?
A
- animal meat, lemons, strawberries, eggs, butter, almonds, oats
5
Q
What are Lipids?
A
- energy for future use
- help maintain body temperature
- excess fat are deposited beneath the skin
6
Q
Where can lipids be found?
A
- oil, nuts, avocados, pistachios,
7
Q
What are Vitamins?
A
- complex organic molecules needed in small amounts
- most are cofactors or coenzyme
8
Q
What is the only vitamin the synthesizes in the skin?
A
- Vitamin D
9
Q
Where can vitamins be found?
A
- fruits
10
Q
What are minerals?
A
- inorganic molecules
- only some are needed
11
Q
Where can minerals be found?
A
- dairy, meat, dark green vegetables, table salt
(TABLE SALT???)
12
Q
What is water?
A
- body is 70 to 75% water
- biological solvent
- protoplasm in cells are mostly made of water
13
Q
Where can water be found?
A
- water is water (obviously)
14
Q
What is fiber?
A
- indigestible cellulose
- normalizes bowel movement
- lower cholesterol level
15
Q
Where can fiber be found?
A
- apples, oranges, raisins, bread
