unit 2 - nutrition

Question 1

protein

Answer 1

a chemical compound that makes up foods and are used by the body to function and grow

Question 2

3 common nutrients provide energy for the body

Answer 2

carbohydrates, protein, fat

Question 3

the 6 common nutrients

Answer 3

1. carbohydrates
2. protein
3. fat
4. water
5. vitamins
6. minerals
7. (fibre)

Question 4

what are the 2 categories of vitamins and their differences and an example

Answer 4

1. Fat soluble
   - vitamin A, D, E, K
   - fat soluble vitamin are stored in the body
2. Water soluble
   - vitamin B group and Vitamin C
   - water soluble stay in the body for a short period of time

Question 5

two functions of protein

Answer 5

1. helps your body grow, repair, and fight diseases
2. provides energy when needed

Question 6

3 examples of minerals + foods

Answer 6

potassium (bananas)
calcium (cheese
magnesium (nuts)

Question 7

glucose

Answer 7

the body’s main source of energy

Question 8

function of fibre and foods with this nutrient

Answer 8

promoted regular bowel movement and helps prevent constipation

beans, broccoli, berries

Question 9

function of iron and what happens when we don’t have enough

Answer 9

iron helps carry oxygen in the blood. If we don’t have enough, anemia can develop

Question 10

Difference between mechanical and chemical digestion process

Answer 10

mechanical - involved physical movements such as chewing and muscle contractions

chemical - digestion uses enzymes to break down food

Question 11

how many amino acids are found in a complete protein?

Answer 11

9 essential amino acids

Question 12

peristalsis

Answer 12

it looks like a ocean wave as it moves food through the Gastro-intestinal tract

Question 13

what is the jejunum part of

Answer 13

small intestine

Question 14

lingual lipase

Answer 14

the enzyme that is responsible for starting the digestion in the mouth

Question 15

the first part of the digestive system is?

Answer 15

mouth

Question 16

how long is the small intestine?

Answer 16

22 feet or 7 meters

Question 17

this acid is produced by the liver and helps to dissolve fat

Answer 17

bile acids

Question 18

a good source of vitamin A?

Answer 18

yellow and deep orange fruits and dark green veggies

Question 19

4 fat soluble vitamins

Answer 19

vitamin A, D, E, K

Question 20

how does folic acid help?

Answer 20

this vitamin helps prevent neural tube birth defects

Question 21

good source of vitamin C

Answer 21

mainly citrus fruits, potatoes and tomatoes

Question 22

which cholesterol is considered “good” and which cholesterol is considered “bad”

Answer 22

HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is considered “good” because it absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carried it back to the liver. Then the liver flushes it out of your body

LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is considered “bad” because it makes up most of your body’s cholesterol and high amounts can raise your risk for heart disease and stroke

Question 23

which vitamin helps your body use calcium and phosphorus

Answer 23

vitamin D

Question 24

3 functions of water

Answer 24

• dissolves many nutrients you consume
• carrie’s away waste (urine and feces)
• vital part of metabolism

Question 25

which vitamin helps you see normally at night

Answer 25

vitamin A

Question 26

function of the stomach

Answer 26

the main function of the stomach is to aid in digestion. It takes food from the esophagus, breaks down, then passes it on to the small intestines

Question 27

function of the small intestine

Answer 27

it helps to further digest food coming from the stomach