Overview
What are macronutrients?
Carbs, protein, and fats. They are what we need in bigger quantities.
What vitamin is vital for bone health?
Vitamin D.
Fat is made up of what?
Lipids.
Vitamin C deficiency causes what?
Scurvy
When was the first agricultural revolution?
It was about 12,000 years ago.
What are micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals, needed in small amounts. Examples would be vitamin a and vitamin d.
Important microminerals?
Calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium.
Protein is made up of what?
Amino acids
7% of the world is deficient in...
Vitamin A
What is GMO and how is it effective?
It is modifying a gene in something to have desired traits. Effective because you can get an abundance of production with the trait you want.
Carbs are needed for what?
Main source of fuel, converted to glucose. There is simple and complex carbs.
What are some important trace minerals.
Iron and zinc.
What is a fiber dense aggregate fruit?
Raspberries
Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into?
Glucose and O2.
1990's.
Protein is needed for what?
Growth, repair, and enzymatic functions
What type of fruits provide lots of vitamin C?
Hesperidium's
What types of fats promote brain health and functioning?
Polyunsaturated fats, such as Omega-3 fatty acids. Specifically EPA and DHA.
What do antioxidants do?
They help reduce inflammation and have an anti-cancer affect.
The evolution of the brain was caused by the consumption of...
Meats or energy dense foods.
Fats are needed for what?
Energy storage, brain function, and for cell membranes.
Vitamin A deficiency can cause..
Night blindness
There are two types of carbs. What are they called? Which one is healthier for you?
Simple and complex carbs. Complex carbs are healthy for you, since they contain fiber and don't spike blood sugar as much as simple carbs.
How much dietary fiber is needed per day? (on average)
25-30 grams for average US adult
What types of mechanization were created to separate grain from stalk?
The threshing machine was created.