AES Unit 1 and 2 Nutrition QUESTIONS AND UPDATED SURE ACCURATE ANSWERS 2023/2024

AES Unit 1 and 2 Nutrition QUESTIONS AND UPDATED SURE ACCURATE ANSWERS 2023/2024 What do nutrients do for our bodies? - correct answer Gives the body energy, enables it to grow, maintain, and repair itself, and helps different body systems to work properly What are the six classifications of nutrients? - correct answer Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water Why are carbohydrates essential and what does the body do with carbohydrates? - correct answer Carbohydrates are essential for energy. The body breaks them down into smaller forms called simple sugars. These simple sugars include glucose, fructose, and galactose What are simple carbohydrates and what foods can they be found in? - correct answer Simple carbohydrates are composed of simple and quickly digested basic sugars. They can be found in fruit, milk, candy, soft drinks, baked goods, jellies, and white flour What are complex carbohydrates and what foods can they be found in? - correct answer Complex carbohydrates are digested more slowly, and are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are found in whole-grain bread, pastas, and cereal, vegetables, legumes, quinoa, barley, and nuts What does fiber do for the body? - correct answer It keeps the digestive system working well and will help you feel fuller and more satisfied after eating. It helps the body regulate the use of sugars and may help lower cholesterol. Why are fats important? - correct answer They support cell growth, provide energy, and help the body absorb certain vitamins. Describe saturated fats and list some foods that contain them. - correct answer Saturated fats are often solid at room temperature. Found in animal products, such as meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, and butter. What are saturated fats sometimes called? - correct answer Solid Fats Describe trans fats and list some foods that contain them. - correct answer Trans fats are solid at room temperature and are formed when liquid vegetable oils are made into solid fat. Found in margarine and shortening; small amounts in some animal products What are unsaturated fats also called, and why? - correct answer Unsaturated fats are usually called oils because they are liquid at room temperature