Chapters 3 + 4

Question 1

Protein is composed of:

Answer 1

Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen

Question 2

Functions of protein:

Answer 2

Growth and maintenance of body tissue
Energy
Maintaining fluid and salt balance
Maintaining acid-alkaline balance

Question 3

RDA for protein per kilogram of body weight is?

Answer 3

0.8 gram

Question 4

Fat packs more than three time’s the amount of calories as protein or carbs?

Answer 4

False. It’s two times

Question 5

Why are saturated fats structurally helpful to cells?

Answer 5

They stabilize cell membranes

They are not very susceptible to damage

Question 6

Best ratio of omega 6 and 3 is?

Answer 6

2:1-4:1

Question 7

A healthy balance of omega 6 and 3 is important because:

Answer 7

Ratio linked to risk of noninsulin-dependent diabetes
Generic processes depend on balance
Nearly all chemical communication through the body depend in part on this balance
Ratio higher in omega 6 is linked to inflammatory illness

Question 8

Cholesterol

Answer 8

Precursor of the bile acids and sex hormones

Is present in almost all cells

Question 9

Amino acids provide communication between cells and entire organ systems

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Polyunsaturated fats should be used for cooking

Answer 10

False

Question 11

When taking an amino acid supplement it is advised to?

Answer 11

Limit the use to 6 -8 weeks with a 2-3 week break

Question 12

How to avoid amino acid imbalance when supplementing?

Answer 12

Take a basic amino acid mixture that contains all amino acids

Question 13

What amino acid deficiency is linked to hypoglycaemia

Answer 13

Alanine

Question 14

Most commonly seen amino acid deficiency in full vegetarians or vegans?

Answer 14

Lysine
Methionine
Tryptophan

Question 15

Glutamic acid

Answer 15

Readily converted to GABA which helps with relaxation and anxiety

Readily converted into glutamine

Helps transport potassium into the spinal fluid

Used to treat fatigue, Parkinson’s, and schizo

Question 16

All foods contain at least some amino acids

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Excess protein can be turned into fat and stored in the body as potential fuel or stored as glycogen in the liver

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Our bodies need both Saturated and unsaturated fat

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Unsaturated fats are more delicate than saturated fat and prone to oxidation

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Main place of digestion of fats?

Answer 20

Small intestine

Question 21

High fat diets have been linked to rise in colon cancer

Answer 21

True
Mathis is thought to be due to the fats in the diet causing release or bile acids from the gallbladder and liver into the intestine to help emulsify the fats