Chapter 13
What are the building blocks for all the structural parts of the body?
What is amino acids
Which macronutrient is the main source of energy in the body?
What is Carbohydrates
What is vitamin E used for? And found in?
What is Healthy Skin Eyes
What is egg yolks, whole grain, vegetables, and vegetable oils
Is an overweight child necessarily a well-nourished child?
What is no!!
Describe two ways a person can become malnourished?
What is starvation or diet lacking
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are considered to be what type of nutrient?
What is Macronutrients
Vitamins and minerals are considered to be what type of nutrient?
What is Micronutrients
What is Vitamin C used For? What is it Found in?
What is protein metabolism, immune ,iron
What is Fruits and vegetables
The severe lack of what can result in scurvy?
What is vitamin C
Name two reasons a person with access to healthy foods might choose to eat poorly or insufficiently?
What is lazy, not afford food, or eating disorder
Why would someone drink a sports drink when sweating excessively?
What is to help replenish their minerals
What functions do proteins serve in the body (why does the body need protein)?
What is it is needed for proper growth and development
What is Vitamin D used For? What is it Found In?
What is calcium in bones
What is egg yolks, liver, and fatty fish
Should everyone monitor their sodium intake? explain your answer
What is No, because if you eat a reasonable amount everyday your fine
How is consumption of carbonated beverages related to calcium?
What is they interfere with the absorption of calcium
Why is it important for women of child-bearing age to have enough folic acid in their diets?
What is folic acid deficiency can lead to birth defects in the early stages of pregnancy
Which vitamins require fats for absorption?
What is A,D,E, and K
What is Vitamin B used for? And found in?
What is production of enzymes
What is animal products , meat, seafood, dairy, eggs
Two much of which vitamin mentioned in this chapter can result in negative effects? Name those negative effects
What is Vitamin E, Nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and headaches
Name the symptoms of iron deficiency.
What is fatigue, difficulty concentrating, shortness of breath, and a weakened immune system
What is folic acid used for?And found in?
What is the production of red blood cells
What is green vegetables, legumes, seeds, orange juice
What is vitamin k Used For? And found in?
What is Blood clotting Factors
What is leafy, green vegetables
What is vitamin A used for? And found in?
What is vision, skin, bone, tooth growth, immune health
What is animal products, meat, seafood, dairy, eggs
Briefly describe the common behaviors of a person with anorexia and its long term effects on the body
What is They are obsessed with food and feeling guilty about any overeating. Weight loss, brittle nails, decaying teeth, lower IQ, osteoporosis, heart effected (breaks down muscle)
How is zinc helpful? What may cause its deficiency?
It aids in immune health and wound healing. It may be caused by alcohol, some diseases, and use of diuretics