Nutrition
True or false:
Sodium is a vitamin.
Explain your response.
sodium is not a vitamin. it is chemical element that does pop up in a lot of consumable goods.
True of False:
minerals require enzymatic digestion.
Explain.
false, they are already small enough to be digested and do not need to be broken down.
Which is a whole food?
1. apple
2. potato salad
3. pasta
after choosing, provide another example.
apple is a whole food. other examples:
kale
beans
carrots
grapes
etc.
what are the 6 classes of nutrients?
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins, water.
Which are water soluble?
1. minerals
2. carbs
3. proteins
all of the above.
What are the main food groups?
grain, vegetable, fruit, dairy, meat.
"In order to stay healthy one must consume all key nutrients. One should not be concerned with consuming more than the recommended amounts regularly." Evaluate this statement.
As a general rule of thumb with nutrition:
1. over consumption of anything is not good for the body especially if done consistently
What are minerals used for?
What can happen if someone consumes too much of a certain vitamin.
vitamin toxicity. This is problematic and is usually a result of supplementing vitamin levels with more than just the food you eat.
what nutrients provide energy?
Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
What are the 9 more common minerals that are seen in nutrition?
True or false:
The process of enriching foods leads to healthier food.
False, sometimes it is okay but it is usually best to stick with natural unprocessed or enriched foods.
How many amino acids are essential?
9 amino acids
In what part of the plant are most minerals found in?
the germ although you will also find a lot of minerals in the bran which is the outer layer that protects the germ.
What are names of vitamin b1, b2, and b3, and what are their functions?
b1- thiamin, used in production of ATPs and maintaining neuron membranes
b2- riboflavin, ATP production
b3-Niacin, ATP and fatty acid production