Nutrition Basics
Nutrient Functions
Proteins
Vitamins/Mineral
Digestion
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What is the nutrient that provides the most energy?

Lipids/fats 

100

What are 2 functions of water?

regulate temp., metabolism, digestive enzymes, lubricate joints, eyes, lungs 

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What are proteins comprised of?

amino acids 

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What is the difference between a micro and a macro mineral, and give 1 example of each 

Macromineral: need in large amounts in body; Ca

Micromineral: need in small amounts in body; Zn, Fe

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What is chyme?

food that is leaving the stomach to go to the SI for further breakdown 

200

Which nutrient is the most important ?

Water

200

What are is the main function of carbohydrates?

produce energy 

200

What is the difference between an essential and non-essential amino acid?

Essential: Need to be in diet; body doesn't produce it

Non-essential: body is able to produce; does not have to be in diet 

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What does iron do within the body?

support RBC

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What is bile and what structure secretes it?

Gallbladder: neutralized acid and emulsifies fat 

300

How is energy measured?

calories 

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What are 2 functions of fats?

transport fat soluble vitamins, immune function, cushion and protect vital organs. 

300

How does one evaluate a protein source?

1. digestibility

2. Meets amino acid requirements 

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What does Iodine do throughout the body?

regulate thyroid hormones 

300

Name 3 types of pancreatic enzymes

Trypsin, amalyse, lipase, chymotrypsin, 

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How is energy stored within the body?

glucose or glycogen 

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What are 2 functions of protein?

production of antibodies, make enzymes

400

What does it mean if a protein source is high quality?

 It meets amino acid requirements and they are used effectively throughout the body 

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What are the 2 categories of vitamins and give 2 examples of each. 

Fat soluble: A, D, E, K

Water Soluble: C, B vitamins 

400

How is the stomach protected from digestive enzymes?

mucus layer 

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Name the 6 types of nutrients 

Carbs, fats, proteins, water, mineral, vitamins

500

What are 2 function of minerals?

maintain pH, osmotic pressure, muscle and nerve function

500

Name 4 protein sources.

meat, beans, soy, nuts, some oils 

500

Which category of vitamins could become toxic and why ?

Fat soluble-->stored in fat throughout body 

500

What is the function of chymotrypsin?

 breaks down proteins into amino acids 

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