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