Chapter 1

Question 1

What is a macronutrient

Answer 1

Provide energy for body
Kilocalories or kilojoules
1 kilocalorie 4.18 kilojoules

Question 2

Energy provided by macros

Answer 2

Carbs 4
Protein 4
Lipid 9
Alcohol 7

Question 3

Carbs

Answer 3

Sugars and starches

Fiber belongs but does not give energy

Question 4

Lipids

Answer 4

Fats or oils
High in saturated may promote disease
Unsaturated help prevent disease

Question 5

Protein

Answer 5

20 or more amino acids linked together is classified as a protein

Question 6

Water

Answer 6

62%of body

72% of muscles

Question 7

Micronutrients

Answer 7

No energy

Vitamin and minerals

Question 8

Functions of nutrients

Answer 8

Providing energy
Macro and micro work together
Homeostasis

Forming structures
Nutrients help and maintain shape of body
Proteins form ligaments and tendons
Lipid and proteins make up bilipid layer

Question 9

Malnutrition

Answer 9

Eating too little or too much

Question 10

Determinants of health

Answer 10

Age
Genetics
Environment 
Health
Social class
Ethnicity
Self esteem
Peers
Media

Question 11

Nutrient density

Answer 11

Measure of the nutrient foods provides compared to the weight