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1. What elemental units make up amino acids? CORRECT ANSWER a. Amino groups (nitrogen and 2 H) b. Acid group (carboxyl COOH) c. Hydrogen group d. R group (side chain) 2. Define essential, non-essential and conditionally essential amino acids. CORRECT ANSWER a. Essential: must be acquired from our diet b. Non-Essential: body produces adequate amounts c. Conditionally Essential: Non-Essential AA that cannot be made by the body due to a certain circumstance 3. Be able to recognize the es...

What are the types of complex carbohydrates CORRECT ANSWER Polysaccharides (Starch and glycogen), and dietary fiber What are the primary components of whole grains? CORRECT ANSWER Endosperm, the bran, and the germ During the refining process of whole grains, what components are lost? CORRECT ANSWER The outer husk, bran, and germ are removed Roles of Insulin and Glucagon in regulating blood glucose CORRECT ANSWER Insulin - allows glucose to enter cells to be used for energy, lowers blood...

What is the general function of vitamins and minerals (as compared to macronutrients)? CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamins are involved with biochemical reactions - Although vitamins are involved in regulating energy, they are not a fuel source and do not provide energy Fat-soluble vitamins CORRECT ANSWER - A,D, E & K Water-soluble vitamins CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamin C and B Functions of Vitamin A? CORRECT ANSWER vision, gene regulation, immune function, bone growth, reproduction, cell membrane s...

science that studies interactions between body functions and health CORRECT ANSWER nutrition substance the body requires for energy, regulation, and structure CORRECT ANSWER nutrient a nutrient that must be acquired through the diet CORRECT ANSWER essential nutrient body can make this type of nutrient in adequate amounts CORRECT ANSWER nonessential nutrient is a scientific unit used to measure food energy CORRECT ANSWER calorie include things like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, an...

List the categories of lipids CORRECT ANSWER -triglycerides -phospholipids -sterols What is the structure of a saturated fatty acid CORRECT ANSWER -carbon chain is fully occupied by hydrogen atoms -solid at room temp -straight line what is the structure of a monounsaturated fatty acid CORRECT ANSWER -fatty acid with one double bond -liquid at room temp what is the structure of a polyunsaturated fatty acid CORRECT ANSWER -fatty acid with 2 or more double bonds -liquid at room tem...

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