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TESU BIO-208 The Science of Nutrition;
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
health Correct answer-according to the World Health Organization, a state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity




disease Correct answer-an abnormal condition that affects the health of an organism,
and is characterized by specific signs and symptoms




health triangle Correct answer-physical, mental, and social aspects of health




diet-related conditions and diseases Correct answer-obesity, type 2 diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, some cancers, osteoporosis




1980s Correct answer-when US federal government developed diet-focused public policy




carbohydrates Correct answer-energy and fiber source




protein Correct answer-structural building blocks




fat Correct answer-energy storage, cell repair




water Correct answer-solvent and lubricant, transport of nutrients, temperature
regulation

, TESU BIO-208 The Science of Nutrition;
Questions and Answers 100% Correct

vitamins Correct answer-involved in chemical reactions




minerals Correct answer-involved in enzyme functions, nerve impulses, bone structure




nutrients Correct answer-carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, vitamins, minerals




macronutrients Correct answer-carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; can be metabolically
processed into cellular energy; energy comes from their chemical bonds




calorie Correct answer-unit of measurement of food energy




kilocalorie Correct answer-one thousand calories, denoted with a C




water Correct answer-a macronutrient that does not yield calories; body is 60%




carbohydrates Correct answer-made of C, H, and O; 4 C/g




fast-releasing carbs Correct answer-simple sugars - sucrose and glucose

, TESU BIO-208 The Science of Nutrition;
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
slow-releasing carbs Correct answer-branched or unbranched chains of simple sugars




glucose Correct answer-can be stored in the body for future use; in humans: glycogen; in
plants: starch




fiber Correct answer-cannot be digested by human body; may be broken down by gut
bacteria




lipids Correct answer-also composed of C, H, and O but insoluble in water; store energy,
serve as cell membrane, surround and protect organs, aid temperature regulation; 9 C/g




proteins Correct answer-consist of chains of amino acids, composed of C, H, O, and N;
"workhorses of life"; provide structure and contribute to chemical reactions; over 100,000 types
exist in body; 4 C/g




micronutrients Correct answer-include vitamins and minerals; don't make energy but
assist in the process as being part of enzymes (coenzymes) to catalyze chemical reactions in the
body




minerals Correct answer-solid inorganic substances; some trace, some macrominerals




vitamins Correct answer-some water-soluble, some fat-soluble; deficiency causes disease

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