Structure
Function
In the Body
Food Sources
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100

Which macronutrient contains nitrogen?

Protein 

100

Which macronutrient is stored in the body for energy?

Fat 

100

Where does the majority of protein digestion occur?

Stomach

100

Vegetable oils are ______ fats, and are typically liquid at room temperature because their structure is bent. 

Unsaturated

100

Ketosis can occur from an extremely low intake of which macronutrient?

Carbohydrates

200

What kind of lipid makes up cell membranes?

Phospholipids

200

Which macronutrient is not able to be stored in the body?

Protein

200

What kind of carbohydrate passes through the GI tract undigested?

Fiber 

200

Whole grain products are preferred over refined grains because they contain _____.

Fiber

200

What macronutrient helps to make foods taste tender?

Fat 

300

What two monosaccharides is sucrose composed of?

Glucose + Fructose 

300

What is the primary energy source used by the brain?

Glucose

300

What enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into simple sugars?

Amylase

300

Red beans and rice is an example of a _______ because it combines 2 plant sources of protein.

Complementary protein

300

What kind of protein is needed to create skin, nails, and hair?

Collagen

400

The monosaccharides in fiber are linked by ____ bonds.

Beta 

400

What is the name of the process used to create glucose from protein when there is not enough carbs in the diet?

Gluconeogenesis

400

What organ releases bicarbonate to neutralize the hydrochloric acid of the stomach?

Pancreas

400

Fatty fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts are good sources of what kind of essential fat?

Omega 3

400

What hormone stimulates release of glycogen from the liver when there is not enough glucose in the body?

Glucagon

500

What is the name for the highly-branched storage form of glucose in plants?

Amylopectin

500

What macronutrient is used to transport Vitamins A, D, E, and K throughout the body?

Fat/Lipids

500

What lipoprotein is responsible for carrying triglycerides throughout the body to be used?

VLDL (very low density lipoprotein)

500

What kind of fiber is found in the skin of fruits and vegetables?

Cellulose

500

Egg yolks contain lecithin, which acts as a(n) _______ when making mayonnaise.

emulsifier
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