misconceptions
Many people believe that excess carbohydrate intake leads to the development of adipose tissue. However, the body first creates _______ from excess glucose intake.
What is glycogen?
What organ has the unique ability to regenerate itself
what is the difference between macro and micronutrients?
macronutrients have energy
Vitamin B1 plays an important role in the health of what system? A. the immune system, B. nervous system, C. Cardiovascular system
A. B
Eating every ____ hours is recommended during eating disorder treatment (in most cases). BONUS: if you can tell me why
3
True or false: eating 3 servings of oatmeal is dangerous because of glyphosate
False.
a. liver
b. lymph nodes
c. colon
d. mouth
b. lymph nodes
enzymes and hormones are primarily made of what macronutrient?
protein
Vitamins and minerals are called micronutrients because
You're correct!
Micronutrients are called ‘micro’ because we need them in very small amounts (milligrams (mg) or even micrograms (μg)). Yet, not getting enough of these compounds can cause serious health problems. Since our bodies cannot produce most of the micronutrients we need, eating a healthy diet is still the best way to get enough of them without risking exceeding the recommended intake.
True or false: fresh fruits and vegetables are more nutritious than frozen
false, frozen fruits and veg are just as nutritious. Only an insignificant portion of nutrients are lost
True or False: You can get all the necessary nutrients you need on a vegan diet.
True. You can! However, its really hard, and typically people aren't able to hit all the necessary nutrients without the support of a professional (RD) and supplementation.
What organ removes waste products from the blood and produces urin?
Kidneys
_______, a neurotransmitter, is made from carbohydrates. Thus, carbs make us content and happy.
serotonin
What is the difference between water and fat soluble vitamins?
Fat soluble vitamins require dietary fat to be present in order to be absorbed and used by the body.
true or false: people with anorexia do not binge
false
True or False: Vitamins and minerals can interact with each other to benefit or impair the absorption and function of one another in the body .
true.
Micronutrients do not act individually; they interact, join forces, and cancel each other out. That is why it is important to have a varied diet, as the natural combinations of micronutrients in food help to maintain a good nutritional balance.
Which of the following is not performed by the liver? a. blood filtration
b. protein digestion
c. detoxification
d. glycogen formation
b. protein digestion
Where does protein digestion mostly occur?
the small intestine
This vitamin helps to clot blood.
Vitamin K.
Logistical hunger is the idea in which you eat according to your schedule, not necessarily physical hunger cues. For example, if you aren't necessarily physically hungry, but you know you have a long meeting ahead of you and you haven't eaten since breakfast, having a proper snack in the meantime would be an example of logistical hunger.
True or False: there's no such thing as too much protein.
false - there definitely is. it is possible to consume too much protein. it can cause stomach discomfort and dehydration
____________ is the digestive system's primary digestive juice.
hydrochloric acid
Bile is responsible for the breakdown of which macromolecule?
a. fats
b. carbs
c. proteins
d. starches
a. fats
This mineral is a major player in the creation of DNA, growth cells, building proteins, healing damaged tissue, and supporting a healthy immune system. It is mostly found in meat, fish, and seafood.
zinc
osteoporosis is a bone disorder wherein bone density decreases. This mostly occurs from an ________ dificiency.
estrogen