Nutrition And Enzymes

Question 1

What are nutrients?

Answer 1

They are compounds in Food essential for life and health that provide us with energy, build and repair cells and tissues and regulate chemical processes in the body.

Question 2

What are the six basic nutritents?

Answer 2

Carbohydrates
Protein
Lipids(Fats/oils)
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

Question 3

The ______________ nutritients are those needed by the body in ____________ amounts for growth and energy.

Answer 3

The major or macro nutrients are those needed by the body in large amounts for growth and energy.

Question 4

Macro(major) nutrients are needed by the body in large amounts for growth and energy, what are the three Marco nutrients?

Answer 4

Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein

Question 5

Macro(major) nutrients are needed by the body in large amounts for growth and energy, what are the three Marco nutrients?

Answer 5

Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein

Question 6

Macro(major) nutrients are needed by the body in large amounts for growth and energy, what are the three Marco nutrients?

Answer 6

Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein

Question 7

Macro(major) nutrients are needed by the body in large amounts for growth and energy, what are the three Marco nutrients?

Answer 7

Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein

Question 8

Minor nutrients are those needed by the body in small amounts inorder to prevent diseases and for good health, what are these minored nutrients?

Answer 8

Vitamins
Minerals

Question 9

_____________ and ____________ do not provide nutrients but are essential for ____________ the body and _____________________.

Answer 9

Water and fiber do not provide nutrients but are essential for hydrating the body and maintaining good bowel movements.

Question 10

What do proteins do? What are some major sources?

Answer 10

Help repair tissues
Provide energy
Regulate water and acid base balance

Sources
Milk
Meat
Fish
Legumes
Nuts
Poultry
Eggs

Question 11

What do carbohydrates do and what are the sources?

Answer 11

Supply energy to the cells in the brain, nervous system and blood

Supply energy to muscles while excersising

Sources
Grains (bread and cereal)
Fruit
Vegetables
Milk

Question 12

What do fats do ans what are it’s sources?

Answer 12

Provides energy
Insulate, support and cushion organs and blood

Sources
Animal foods
Grain
Nuts
Seeds
Fish
Vegetables

Question 13

What do vitamins do and what are it’s sources?

Answer 13

Promotes specific chemical reactions within cells

Sources
Fruits
Vegetables
Grain
Meat
Dairy products

Question 14

What do minerals do and what are it’s sources?

Answer 14

Help regulate body function
Aid in growth and maintenance of body tissue

Sources
Found in most food groups

Question 15

What does water do and what are it’s sources?

Answer 15

Makes up 50%-60% of body weight
Transports chemicals
Regulates body temperature

Sources
Fruits
Vegetables
Liquids

Question 16

What is a balanced diet?

Answer 16

A balanced diet is a diet that contains all the nutrients or eating from all the food groups in the correct proportions to supply the body with enough energy for daily activities.