BUNDC Nutrition Jeopardy

Micro Mayhem

100

Sunlight is required for production of which micronutrient used in the human body (endogenously)

Vitamin D

200

Vitamins are categorized into which 2 classes  

Water soluble and Fat soluble

300

This mineral essential for thyroid hormone production and is often added to a common kitchen pantry staple 

Iodine

400

This vitamin is fortified in foods and recommended for especially for those who are pregnant to reduce the risk of neural tube defects.

Folate 

500

Consuming two Brazil nuts a day helps meet the daily recommended intake of this micronutrient

Selenium

Macro Mayhem

100

Name the 3 macronutrients used by the human body 

Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates 

200

Which macronutrient has the most calories? 

Dietary fat

300

This essential fatty acid, found in fish, cannot be made by the body and must come from the diet.

omega 3s

400

Name the 3 monomers of carbohydrates 

glucose, galactose and fructose 

500

The human body cannot produce (#?) types of ____, known as ____? 

9 essential amino acids

Food Science

100

This process uses heat to kill harmful bacteria in milk without boiling it.

Pasteurizations

200

Water, malted grain(barley), hops, and yeast might used to produce this beverage

Beer

300

These compounds are added to cured meats like bacon and deli meats, inhibit the growth of Clostridium botulinum and can also be obtained naturally from Celery juice. 

nitrites 

400

Ascorbic acid, salt, and sodium benzoate/ are commonly used for what purpose? 

preservatives 

500

This emulsifying agent, found naturally in egg yolks, allows oil and water to combine smoothly in sauces like mayonnaise and hollandaise.

Lecithin

Food and Function

100

An avocado is a great source of____

healthier fat

200

Name a benefit of consuming dietary fiber

Ease digestion/add bulk

Feed gut bacteria 

Lower cholesterol 

Stabilize blood sugar

300

Sauerkraut, yogurt, kefir, and kimchi are great sources of _____, which help to_____

probiotics/good bacteria 

feed gut bacteria/support digestion/ immunity

400

Sodium is primarily used for____, but too much of it may increase risk of______

Fluid balence/hydration 

high blood pressure 

500

Pineapple juice might be added to meat to act as a _____. (+500 for name of molecule )

meat tenderizer (bromelian)

Metabolism & Digestion

100

This organ produces bile, which emulsifies fats to aid in their digestion.

liver

200

Carbohydrate digestion first begins in which part of your the digestive tract?

Mouth 

300

Excess carbohydrates get stored in the body as this molecule

Glycogen

400

When carbohydrate and fat stores are depleted, our bodies undergo this process to use proteins as an energy source 

Gluconeogenesis

500

This rare genetic disorder impairs the body's ability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, requiring lifelong dietary restriction

PKU