Ch 9 - Nutrition

Question 1

What term refers to carbohydrates that contain three or more simple carbohydrate molecules

Answer 1

Polysaccharides

Question 2

What term refers to carbohydrate-lipid complexes that are also good water binders

Answer 2

Mucopolysaccharides

Question 3

How are nonessential amino acids different from other amino acids

Answer 3

They can be synthesized by the body and don’t need to be obtained from diet

Question 4

What is another name for alpha-linoleic acid, a type of “good” polyunsaturated fat that may decrease cardiovascular diseases

Answer 4

Omega-3 fatty acids

Question 5

What is the term for thinning of the bones caused by the reabsorption of calcium into the bones

Answer 5

Osteoporosis

Question 6

What are proteins

Answer 6

Chains of amino acid molecules

Question 7

What is the commercial name for vitamin-A derivative retinoic acid

Answer 7

Retin-A

Question 8

What is the vitamin from with tretinoin (used for collagen synthesis, hyperpigmentation, and acne) is derived

Answer 8

Vitamin A

Question 9

What is one of the functions of the antioxidant Vitamin A

Answer 9

Aids in the functioning and repair of the skin cells

Question 10

What is another name for vitamin C

Answer 10

Ascorbic acid

Question 11

What does adenosine triphosphate do

Answer 11

Provides energy to cells and concerts energy to carbon dioxide

Question 12

What forms the building blocks of protein

Answer 12

Amino acids

Question 13

What is the term for clogging and hardening of the arteries

Answer 13

Arteriosclerosis

Question 14

What food contains the greatest abundance of bioflavonoids

Answer 14

Citrus fruit

Question 15

What are measures of heat units, used to measure food or energy for the body

Answer 15

Calories

Question 16

What are compounds that break down sugars and supply body energy

Answer 16

Carbohydrates

Question 17

What term refers to sugars made up of two simple sugars, such as lactose and sucrose

Answer 17

Disaccharides

Question 18

What are catalysts that break down complex food molecules

Answer 18

Enzymes

Question 19

What type of vitamin is riboflavin

Answer 19

Vitamin B

Question 20

What mineral serves the function of forming and maintaining teeth and bones

Answer 20

Calcium

Question 21

What mineral is required for energy use, water balance, and molecular movement

Answer 21

Potassium

Question 22

What mineral is required for energy release and protein synthesis

Answer 22

Magnesium

Question 23

What mineral moves carbon dioxide. regulated water levels, and transports materials through cell membranes

Answer 23

Sodium

Question 24

What is NOT an important reason for estheticians to develop and use good health habits

Answer 24

Seeking superficial approval

Question 25

How often should you exercise for about 30 mins in order to maintain good health habits

Answer 25

3 times a week

Question 26

What is true of water

Answer 26

It is the one essential nutrient no person can live without

Question 27

What are fats

Answer 27

Macronutrients used to produce energy in the body

Question 28

What is glycosaminoglycan

Answer 28

Water-binding substance between the fibers of the dermis

Question 29

What is hypoglycemia

Answer 29

Condition in which blood sugar drops too low

Question 30

What is the common name for linoleic acid, which is used to make important hormones

Answer 30

Omega-6

Question 31

What is true of macronutrients

Answer 31

They make up the largest part of the nutrition we take in

Question 32

What is true of micronutrients

Answer 32

They have no calories or nutritional value

Question 33

What term refers to inorganic materials that are required for many reactions of the cells and the body

Answer 33

Minerals

Question 34

What term refers to carbohydrates made up of one basic sugar unit

Answer 34

Monosaccharides

Question 35

What is a common name for vitamin D

Answer 35

Sunshine vitamin

Question 36

What is the scientific name for vitamin E

Answer 36

Tocopherol

Question 37

What body function is aided by vitamin K

Answer 37

Blood coagulation

Question 38

What is the function of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Answer 38

Approving drugs for public use

Question 39

What is the governmental agency that issues the recommended nutritional guideline MyPlate

Answer 39

United State Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Question 40

What are recommended dietary allowances (RDA)

Answer 40

Government issued measurements for amounts of foods we should eat

Question 41

What type of vitamin in niacin

Answer 41

Vitamin B

Question 42

What mineral contributes to body tissue formation and gives strength to keratin

Answer 42

Sulphur

Question 43

What mineral is commonly used as toothpaste because it contributes to bone and teeth formation

Answer 43

Fluoride