Carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates, made of many sugar units are called what?
Polysaccharides
What is the name of simplified proteins?
Amino acids
Complete proteins contain how many indispensable amino acids?
9
Where are fat soluble vitamins stored? (2 places)
Liver and body fat
What is the term for minerals that are necessary but required in only small quantities?
Trace minerals
What is the chemical build up of carbs?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
Fat soluble vitamins are A, D, E and...
Vitamin K
Name for amino acids that should be consumed regardless of its production within the body
Conditionally Dispensable
Which vitamin is highly associated with bone calcification?
Vitamin D
What is the major mineral commonly found in milk which is also essential for bone formation?
Calcium
Glycogen, the product carbs are stored as, is found in what organ?
Liver
What is the role of high density lipoproteins (HDL)?
Carries excess cholesterol to liver.
Process of removing nitrogen consumed through catabolism to achieve balance
Deamination
What is the primary vitamin supplement recommended for pregnancy?
Folic acid
Digestion, Absorption, Transport and Tissue uptake are all enabled by minerals to contribute to what process?
Metabolism
Dietary fiber which enables colon bacterial fermentation.
Non cellulose polysaccharide
Why do fats make you feel satiated?
They are digested slower.
Disease characterized by a fatty liver and edema due to a lack of protein transport
Kwashiorkor
What is the derivative of vitamin A used in skincare?
Retinols
Found in table salt, these major minerals regulate fluid balance in the body
How many calories of carbs should you consume daily? (any numbers within the range will be accepted)
900-1300 kcal
This metabolic state where nitrogen output is lower than intake (most common during childbirth and adolescence)
Positive nitrogen balance
Which organ takes on the highest stress with an excessive protein consumption?
Kidneys
A deficiency in this vitamin is highly associated with the damage of red blood cells and anemia
Vitamin E
Name any one of the primary minerals that remain undetermined in terms of essentiality
Silicon, Tin, Cadmium, Arsenic or Aluminum