Ch 1

Question 1

Examples of essential nutrients

Answer 1

carbs, fats, proteins, vitamin, minerals, water

Question 2

how many calories are in carbs

Answer 2

4 cal/per gram

Question 3

Fat Lipids

Answer 3

concentrated energy source

Question 4

why is Nutrition good

Answer 4

science that studies relationships of foods for health and performance. health/well-being

Question 5

Proper nutrition is essential because

Answer 5

healthy body function, produces energy for daily activities

Question 6

Essential nutrients is required for

Answer 6

survival

Question 7

what do carbs provide

Answer 7

energy, calories, regulates metabolic protein

Question 8

sources of carbs

Answer 8

Breads/cereals, fruits/veggies, milk/other dairy productsS

Question 9

Simple Fats

Answer 9

A glyceride molecule linked to one, two, or three units of fatty acids

Question 10

How many cal in fat lipids

Answer 10

9 cal per gram

Question 11

Functions of fat cells

Answer 11

stored energy, supply fatty acids, carry fat soluble A<D<E<K preserve body heat

Question 12

What does insoluble fiber do

Answer 12

does not dissolve in water, increase peristalsis, reduce colon cancer risk

Question 13

Soluble fiber does what

Answer 13

lower blood cholesterol, blood sugar. a gel like-substance

Question 14

Dietary fiber does what

Answer 14

decrease risk for disease and non-digestible carb

Question 15

Recommended fiber intake

Answer 15

38 grams for men
25 grams for women

Question 16

Simple carb is a

Answer 16

sugar

Question 17

2 types of simple sugar

Answer 17

Monosacchardies( GFG)
Disaccharides (SML)

Question 18

Types of Complex Carbs

Answer 18

Starch- grains, potatoes, corn, nuts seeds, legume
Dextrins- plants origin
Glycogen- body reservoir of glucose