Midterm Exam Review Flashcards
List the 4 macronutrients
-Protein
-Carbohydrates
-Fats (Lipids)
-Water
List the 2 micronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
List the 3 groups of carbohydrates
-Simple
-Complex
-Fiber
List the 2 classifications of Fiber
-soluble
-insoluble
What is the only nutrient that can build and repair body tissue? ***
Protein
What are proteins composed of
-amino acids
How many amino acids are essential for the normal growth and maintenance of tissue?
9 essential (includes histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, pheylalanine, theronine, tyophan, baline) but there are 20 in total
What 2 classifications are protieins borken into?
complete (has all 9 essential amino acids) and incomplete (does not incorporate all 9)
Name 5 functions of lipids in the body
-to help with absorption of vitamins and minerals
-building new cells
-for blood clotting
-muscle movement
-balance blood sugar
What nutrient is often called the forgotten nutrient?
WATER
Define cariogenic
substance that can cause dental decay
What foods are cariogenic?
What foods are NOT cariogenic?
Name 3 factors in determining the carcinogenicty of a carbohydrate
- the frequency, how long food stays in the mouth, does it stimulate saliva flow
-starchy
-sticky
-sugary
Which food is an example of a complex carbohydrate?
bread
Vitamin supplements are not generally required if you eat a balaced diet, according to Canada’s Food Guide. True or False?
True
What is NOT a simple carbohydrate?
Starches - they are complex
Coffee Mate for coffee falls under which food group in Canada’s Food Guide?
Other
What is the principle carbohydrate of milk?
lactose
What is NOT a function of vitamins?
Give us energy
They do…
act as coenzymes in energy metabolism
assist in vision
assist in blood clotting
Which of the following contains the LEAST amount of fiber?
apple juice
According to dietary guidelines, what percentage of the day’s total energy intake shoud be supplied by carbohydrates?
45 to 65 %
What is the recommended daily intake of dietary fiber?
26-38g
Which of the following does NOT describe a function of fat?
best source of energy for the brain
Fat functions are..
-adds flavour to food
-carrier of fat soluble vitamins
-provies essential fatty acids