Nutrition

Question 1

Macronutrients

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, fat, protein

Question 2

Proteins

Answer 2

Chains of amino acids.

Question 3

How many amino acids are essential?

Answer 3

9

Question 4

Protein uses

Answer 4

Growth, energy, repair and antibodies.

Question 5

Complete proteins

Answer 5

Proteins which contain all 9 essential amino acids.

Question 6

Incomplete proteins

Answer 6

Proteins which contain some, but not all of the 9 essential amino acids.

Question 7

Carbohydrate uses

Answer 7

Energy and cell signaling

Question 8

Oligosaccharides

Answer 8

Chains of 3-10 monosaccharides.

Question 9

Polysaccharides

Answer 9

Chains of more than 10 monosaccharides.

Question 10

Fat uses

Answer 10

Energy and vitamin absorption.

Question 11

Retinol

Answer 11

Vitamin A

Question 12

Vitamin A uses

Answer 12

Antioxidant. Contributes to the function of the immune system, eyes, skin and bone growth.

Question 13

Thiamine

Answer 13

Vitamin B1

Question 14

Vitamin B1uses

Answer 14

Heart function and for converting carbohydrates and fats into energy.

Question 15

Riboflavin

Answer 15

Vitamin B2

Question 16

Vitamin B2 uses

Answer 16

Red blood cell formation and the breakdown of carbs and fats for energy.

Question 17

Niacin

Answer 17

Vitamin B3

Question 18

Vitamin B3 uses

Answer 18

Adrenal function, expelling waste and maintaining muscle tone.

Question 19

Pantothenic acid

Answer 19

Vitamin B5

Question 20

Vitamin B5 uses

Answer 20

Red blood cell formation, the breakdown of carbs and fats for energy and the functioning of the digestive system.

Question 21

Biotin

Answer 21

Vitamin B7

Question 22

Vitamin B7 uses

Answer 22

Metabolism of carbs, fats and amino acids.

Question 23

Folic acid

Answer 23

Vitamin B9

Question 24

Vitamin B9 uses

Answer 24

Production of genetic material and the development and function of the central nervous system.

Question 25

Cobalamin

Answer 25

Vitamin B12

Question 26

Vitamin B12 uses

Answer 26

The formation of red blood cells.

Question 27

Ascorbic acid

Answer 27

Vitamin C

Question 28

Vitamin C uses

Answer 28

Antioxidant, resisting infection, adrenal function, collagen formation, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.

Question 29

Cholecalciferol

Answer 29

Vitamin D

Question 30

Vitamin D uses

Answer 30

Bone development, calcium absorption and immune function.

Question 31

Tocopherol

Answer 31

Vitamin E

Question 32

Vitamin E uses

Answer 32

Antioxidant. Used in tissue repair, prevents cataracts, decreases blood pressure and increases maternal circulation.

Question 33

Phylloquinone

Answer 33

Vitamin K

Question 34

Vitamin K uses

Answer 34

Blood clotting and bone health.

Question 35

Calcium uses

Answer 35

Bones, teeth, nerves and muscles.

Question 36

Potassium uses

Answer 36

Kidneys, heart and digestion.

Question 37

Iron uses

Answer 37

Red blood cells.

Question 38

Zinc uses

Answer 38

Antioxidant, used in immune function and the regulation of taste, smell, appetite, growth, development and reproduction.