Digestion and Absorption
Digestion begins in this part of the body
What is the mouth. Teeth cut, tear and grind food into small pieces. Saliva helps to moisten and soften food. Saliva contains chemicals called enzymes that can break down the starches in the food. The enzyme that breaks down starch into sugar is called Amylase
This nutrient is very important for having enough energy during exercise
What are carbohydrates -----> sugar/glucose also correct
Name the three macronutrients
what are carbohydrates, protein, and fat
These are the two different groups of vitamins (hint both end in -soluble)
what is water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins
This mineral is very important in building strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium
Fiber helps do what as a part of digestion (multiple correct answers)
add bulk to stool, soften stool and improve bowel movements/constipation
This is very important to consume before, during, and after physical activity in adequate amounts to prevent dehydration
What is water/fluids
This is the main buildings block of protein. (two words)
What are amino acids
Name the fat-soluble vitamins. (need all 4)
what is A,D,E, and K.
This mineral is needed for transporting oxygen in the blood in red blood cells.
What is iron
This is what carbohydrates are broken down into in the digestion process used for energy in the body.
what is glucose/sugar
Name two positive effects of physical activity on mental/physical health?
some answers include improved mood, sleep, prevent chronic disease, muscle strength, bone density, cognition/brain health, stress reduction etc
This is the range of carbohydrates needed to be consumed per day for everyone (needs to be an exact range or percents)
what is 45%-65%
This is the primary function of vitamin K.
what is blood clotting/wound healing (bone health counts also)
This mineral has the highest amount contained in the body of any other mineral
What is sodium
This is where a lot of water from food is reabsorbed?
what is the large intestine/colon
This is a type of AEROBIC exercise (name any, many possible answers)
cardio so running, swimming, hiking walking, riding bike
Name three foods which are complex carbohydrates (many correct answers)
What are beans, starchy vegetables, pasta, oatmeal etc.
This is where fat-soluble vitamins are transported and this is where they are stored in the body. (need to answer both).
what is transported in the lymph with dietary fat and stored in body fat/adipose tissue.
This mineral is needed for growth, wound healing and healthy immune function.
What is Zinc
This is a side effect of laxative abuse in the colon (multiple right answers)
what is dehydration, diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance etc.
This is the definition of ANAEROBIC exercise
what is movement which are quick bursts of energy leaving the muscles deprived of oxygen, usually high intensity movements like weightlifting
What are Carbohydrates made up of?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
Name all the B vitamins (there are 8 to name).
what is B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7/biotin, B9/folate/folic acid, B12)
This mineral is one of the main minerals monitored by the medical team for patients at risk for refeeding syndrome.
What is phosphorus