Unit 7 Personal nutriton

Question 1

what is nutrition

Answer 1

the act or process of nourishing or being nourished

Question 2

what is digestion

Answer 2

the breakdown of food into nutrients that are small enough the be absorbed into the blood

Question 3

what determines the nutrient composition of your diet

Answer 3

the food and drinks you consume regularly

Question 4

what happens to calories consumed in excess of the body’s needs

Answer 4

it is converted to fat and stored

Question 5

what is protein used for in the body

Answer 5

to form important parts of muscles, bones, blood, enzymes, some hormones and cell membranes

Question 6

what are major sources of protein

Answer 6

meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk products and nuts

Question 7

what is the function of carbohydrates in the body

Answer 7

supply energy to cells in brain, nervous system, and blood

Question 8

what are the major sources of carbohydrates

Answer 8

grains, fruits, vegetables, and milk

Question 9

what is the function of fats In the body

Answer 9

supply energy; insulate, support, and cushion organs

Question 10

what is the major sources of fats

Answer 10

animal foods, grains, nuts, seeds, fish, and vegetables

Question 11

what is the use of vitamins in the body

Answer 11

to promote specific chemical reactions within cells

Question 12

what the major sources of vitamins

Answer 12

fruits, vegetables, and grains

Question 13

what is the function of minerals

Answer 13

to help regulate body functions; aid in growth and maintenance of body tissue

Question 14

what is the function of water for the body

Answer 14

provides medium for chemical reactions; transports chemicals; regulates temperature, and removes waste products

Question 15

what is protein the basic framework for

Answer 15

muscles, bones, blood, hair and fingernails

Question 16

what is protein critical for

Answer 16

growth and repair

Question 17

what are proteins made of

Answer 17

combinations of 20 amino acids

Question 18

how many amino acids are essential

Answer 18

nine

Question 19

what are complete proteins

Answer 19

proteins that contain all 9 essential amino acids

Question 20

what are examples of complete proteins

Answer 20

meat, poultry, fish, and soy

Question 21

what is the main fuel source during rest

Answer 21

lipids

Question 22

what do lipids carry

Answer 22

fat -soluble vitamins (A,D,E,K)

Question 23

what do lipid do for organs

Answer 23

protects them from injury

Question 24

how is excess lipids stored

Answer 24

as triglycerides

Question 25

describe unsaturated fats

Answer 25

liquid at room tempature, and is healthier

Question 26

describe saturated fats

Answer 26

solid at room temperature, and is less healthy

Question 27

describe trans fats

Answer 27

synthetic unsaturated fat, and is very unhealthy

Question 28

what are simple carbs

Answer 28

carbs with 1 or 2 sugar units

Question 29

what are examples of simple carbs

Answer 29

table sugar, fruit, and milk

Question 30

what is a complex carb

Answer 30

longer chains of sugar units

Question 31

what are examples of complex carbs

Answer 31

grains, cereals, vegetables, and beans

Question 32

what are simple carbs likely to produce

Answer 32

hyperglycaemia

Question 33

what is the function of complex carbs

Answer 33

they help regulate blood glucose and promote fullness

Question 34

what is fibre

Answer 34

a complex plant carb we cannot digest

Question 35

what does fibre promote

Answer 35

regularity and heart health

Question 36

what are vitamins

Answer 36

organic compounds

Question 37

what is the use of vitamins

Answer 37

they help regulate body growth, maintain tissue, and release energy from foods

Question 38

what is the use of minerals

Answer 38

they help build bones and teeth, and aid in muscle function

Question 39

what are examples of vitamins

Answer 39

A,D,E,K, thiamine, niacin, and folate

Question 40

what are examples of minerals

Answer 40

sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, and iron

Question 41

what is the use of antioxidants

Answer 41

they prevent harmful effects caused by oxidation in the body or exposure to certain environmental factors

Question 42

what are phytochemical

Answer 42

compounds found in plants

Question 43

what are phytochemical associated with

Answer 43

decrease risk of heart disease, certain cancers, type 2 diabetes and stroke

Question 44

what are the functions of water in the body

Answer 44

carries nutrients, maintains temperature, lubricates joints, aids digestions, removes waste, and sweat to cool the body

Question 45

what does DRI stand for

Answer 45

dietary reference intake

Question 46

what is DRI

Answer 46

reference values for the amount of energy, nutrients and other food components that are necessary to reduce chronic disease risk

Question 47

what does RDA stand for

Answer 47

recommended dietary allowance

Question 48

what is RDA

Answer 48

average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals

Question 49

what does nutrient dense foods include

Answer 49

complex carbs, lean protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals

Question 50

what are empty calories

Answer 50

food that is low in nutrients and high in sugar

Question 51

what is the function of a calcium supplement

Answer 51

it decreases risk of osteoporosis

Question 52

what is the function of an iron supplement

Answer 52

to treat anemia

Question 53

what are the key themes of the Canadian food guide

Answer 53

variety, accessibility, cultural relevance, and availability

Question 54

what does soluble fibre sources help with

Answer 54

lowering blood cholesterol

Question 55

what does insoluble fibre sources help with

Answer 55

maintaining regularity

Question 56

what is a vegan diet

Answer 56

no animal products

Question 57

what is a lacto-vegetarian diet

Answer 57

milk only for milk products

Question 58

what is a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet

Answer 58

milk and eggs only for animal products

Question 59

what is a semi-vegetarian diet

Answer 59

fish only for animal products

Question 60

what are the main steps for protecting against food borne illnesses

Answer 60

clean, separate, cook to a safe temperature, and chill