Carbohydrates
Fat/Oils
Proteins
Digestive System
Potpourri
100
Give three examples of food sources that are carbs.
Possible answers: grains, fruits, veggies, nuts, legumes
100
What is true about fats?
Fats are most the most necessary nutrient of all
Fats carry more energy than any other nutrient
Humans lack the natural enzyme to break down fat.
2. Fats carry more energy than any other nutrient
100
What are proteins?
They are one of the building blocks of body tissue and can also serve as a fuel source.
100
What is the purpose/ function of the digestive system?
The function of the digestive system is digestion and absorption. Digestion is the breakdown of food into small molecules, which are then absorbed into the body.
100
What are the two ways vitamins can be absorbed?
Water -soluble
Fat - soluble
200
Carbohydrates function is:
To absorb chlorophyll
To supply your cells with fuel
Part of the oxygen- carbon dioxide cycle.
To keep the muscles lubricated.
2. To supply your cells with fuel
200
What is the difference between saturated fats vs unsaturated fats?
Saturated is mostly found in animal products and contains a lot of cholesterol. Unsaturated fats are mostly found in vegetable products and does not contain much cholesterol.
200
What are proteins made up of?
Monosaccharides
Lipids
Amino acids
Sterols
3. Amino Acids
200
What are the chemical and mechanical digestion processes happening during the mouth?
Chewing - mechanical
Chemical - saliva (salivary amylase)
200
Name 3 Vitamins
Vitamin A, C, D, E, K
Vitamin B, B12, B6, Biotin, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, Pantothenic Acid
300
What are the three monosaccharides (simple sugar carbohydrates)
Glucose, Fructose, galactose
300
What might happen if your body consumes too much cholesterol?
May develop cholesterol plaque which can restrict blood flow.
Can cause high blood-pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
300
What is true about proteins?
It is naturally produced in the body.
Proteins is a component of every cell in the human body and is necessary for proper growth and development.
Proteins can be supplemented with OTC supplements.
Proteins is a component of every cell in the human body and is necessary for proper growth and development.
300
Does digested food pass through the small intestines or large intestines first?
Small intestines
300
What is the difference between whole grains and refined grains?
Whole grains contain all parts of the grain where refined grains only use the endosperm.
400
Plants form glucose through photosynthesis, explain the process of photosynthesis as best as possible.
400
Which organ in the body naturally produces cholesterol?
the liver
400
What does protein break down into?
Glucose
Lipids
Amino acids
Sterols
glucose
400
Name 3 organs that are a part of the digestive system?
Stomach, liver, pancreas, esophagus, gallbladder, small intestines, large intestines (hollow and solid organs)
400
What is the function of fiber?
Dietary fibre is important for our digestive health and regular bowel movements. Fibre also helps you feel fuller for longer, can improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels and can assist in preventing some diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and bowel cancer.
500
Complete at least one equation of the simple sugars below.
Glucose + glucose = ____________
Glucose + fructose = ____________
Glucose + galactose= ____________
Glucose + glucose = Maltose (malt sugar)
Glucose + fructose = sucrose (table sugar)
Glucose + galactose= lactose (milk sugar)
500
Why do we need fats?
Dietary fats are essential to give your body energy and to support cell growth.
They also help protect your organs and help keep your body warm.
Fats help your body absorb some nutrients and produce important hormones
500
What does protein do?
Protein provides calories or energy for the body
Each gram of protein provides 4 calories
Proteins are a component of every cell in the human body and are necessary for proper growth and development, especially during childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy.
500
Place the following steps in the correct order.
Food enters the stomach.
Food enters the colon.
Food moves into the small intestines.
Food passes through the esophagus.
Food is chewed and swallowed.
E, D, A, C, B
500
Identify each part of the grain
Germ, Endosperm, Bran