Carbs
Fats
Protein
The Digestive System
100

How many slices of bread does your brain need a day for basic functioning?

8 slices

100

List at least 4 sources of fats

Oils, butter, nuts/seeds, avocados, olives, salmon/fatty fish

100

Protein is important for blood clotting and wound healing T/F?

True. But if you aren't eating enough overall, protein won't be enough to heal a wound or injury

100

The GI system is ____ feet in length.

15 feet

200

Glucose is the main source of fuel for what in the body? ______ and _______

Brain and muscles

200

Fats are necessary for the absorption of vitamins __ , __ , __ & __

A, E, D, & K

200

The normal pH range of the body __ - __. Bonus question, do we need to work to change the pH of our body?

7.35-7.45; and no! our body naturally balances out our pH and likely, the attempts you make to change your pH are just things diet culture wants you to spend money on

200
In which organs does digestion/absorption occur? Must list 3+

Mouth, stomach, small intestine (main site), large intestine

300

Under anaerobic (w/o air) conditions, ______ is the only source of energy for red blood cells

glucose

300

Fats make up 60% of the ______.

brain

300

An essential amino acid is essential because...

They are essential because your body cannot synthesize them

300

What organs support digestion? Must list 3+

esophagus, pancreas, liver, gallbladder

400

If you don't eat enough carbohydrates, your body may breakdown _______ _______ for energy.

muscle tissue

400
Fats are necessary for the formation of the _________ _____ _____. Which helps protect the compression of the intestine.

mesenteric fat pad

400

What is it called when amino acids are needed in the diet sometimes?

Conditionally essential amino acids

400

What is bile's function in the body?

Assists in fat breakdown

500
If you do not eat enough carbohydrates, you may experience these symptoms (must list 3 correctly)
Headaches, fatigue, dizziness, muscle weakness, difficulty concentrating, poor emotion regulation, nausea, constipation, bad breath, difficulty sleeping, vitamin & mineral deficiencies, at-risk for chronic disease
500

Fats are necessary for ________ production.

hormone

500
Where are proteins primarily digested? (2 options)

Stomach, small intestine

500

What is the difference between the term, GI tract and the term, digestive system?

The GI tract is the actual 'tube' in which food travels through, the digestive system includes all the organs in which digestion, travel, and absorption occurs + organs that assist in this process

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