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| Who regulates nutrition related affairs? |
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| Macronutrients are the three basic food groups: |
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Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats |
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| Chains of amino acid molecules that are used by every cell of the body to make other usable products. |
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| What is deoxyribonucleic acid? |
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| Proteins are used in the duplication of deoxyribonucleic acid, the blueprint material containing all the info that controls the functions of every living cell. |
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| What are nonessential amino acids? |
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| 11 of 20 common amino acids are nonessential amino acids, because they can be synthesized by the body & don't have to be in our diet. |
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| How do you describe complementary foods? |
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| Combinations of 2 incomplete proteins that proivde all the essential amino acids & make a complete protein. |
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| Carbohydrates break down the basic chemical sugars that supply energy for the body. Freequently called carbs. |
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| What is adenosine triphosphate (ATP)? |
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| Nutrients are broken down into adenosine triphosphate, the substance that provides energy to cells. ATP also converts oxygen to carbon dioxide a waste product we breathe out. |
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| What is mucopolysaccharide? |
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| Can be combined w/proteins to produce many important body chemicals. Mucopolysaccharide are carbohydrate-lipid complexes that are good water binders. |
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| What are glycosaminoglycants? |
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| Mucopolysaccharides are important to the skin and are present in the dermis as glycosaminoglycans, a water binding substance between the fibers of the dermis. |
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| Name 3 basic structural carbohydrate divisions: |
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Monosacchrides
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides |
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| Name 3 basic types of carbohydrates: |
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Simple sugars
Starches
Fiber |
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| Blood glucose or blood sugar can drop too low without adequate carbs. This condition is know as hypoglycemia. |
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| What is fat and why is it necessary in the diet? |
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| Fats/Lipids are the 3rd group of macronutrients. Fats are used as energy but not as readily as carbohydrates. Fats/Lipids also lubricate the skin, and fats in the body cells help retain heat. They make hormones and create cell membraines and assist in absorbtion of the fat soluble vitamins. |
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| Name 3 types of fatty acids: |
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Saturated fats
Monounsaturated fats
Polyunsaturated fats |
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| What kind of essential fatty acid used to make important hormones and also is part of the skin's lipid barrier? |
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| LDL is trans fatty acids can increase the bad type of cholesterol in the blood, known as low density lipoprotein. |
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| The measure of heat units. Calories fuel the body by making energy available for work. |
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| Describe enzymes and their important role in the body. |
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| Enzymes are biological catalysts made of protein and vitamins. Enzymes break down complex food molecules into smaller molecules to utilze the energy extracted from food. Also, necessary for bringing about reactions or speed up reactions in the body. |
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| What are micronutrients or vitamins? |
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| Substances that have no calories and no real nutrition value, yet are necessary for many nutrients to be properly processed by the body. Also, needed for many processes carried out by cellsand for the production of many biochemicals needed for life. |
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| B1 vitamin and functions. |
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| B1 also known as Thiamine - Metabolism, appetite maintenance, nerve function, healthy mental state and muscle tone. |
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| B2 vitamin and it's function |
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| B2 also known as Riboflavin - Metabolism, health in hair, skin, nails, cell respiration, formation of antibodies, and red blood cells. |
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| B6 also known as Pyridoxine - Metabolism, formation of anitbodies,sodium and potassium balance. |
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| B9 is also known as Biotin. Metabolism and formation of fatty acids. |
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| B12 vitamins and functions |
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| B12 also known as Cobalamine - Metabolism, healthy nervous system, blood cell formation. |
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| B Complex vitamin and functions |
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| B Complex is also known as Niacin. Metabolism, healthy skin, tongue, digestive system, blood circulation, essential for synthesis of sex hormones. |
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| B Complex PABA vitamin and functions |
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| B Complex PABA - Metabolism, red blood cell formation, intestines, hair coloring and sunscreen |
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| B15 vitamin and functions. |
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| B15 is also known as Panthothenic - Metabolism, stimulates nerve and glandular systems, cell respiration. |
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| What is the main function of vitamin K? |
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| Blood clotting agent, important to proper liver function and longevity. |
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| What are the functions of vitamin C? |
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| Aids in healing collagen maintenance, resistance to disease. |
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| What are the functions of Vitamin D? |
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| Healthy bone formation, healthy circulatory functions, nervous systems. |
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| What are the functions of Vitamin E? |
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| Red blood cells, inhibits coagulation of the blood, cellular respiration. Antioxidant. |
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| What are the functions of Vitamin A? |
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| Growth & repair of body tissues, bone formations and vision. |
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| How many essential minerals do you know? |
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| Calcium, mangnesium, phosphoruous, potassium, sodium |
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| How many trace minerals are there? |
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| Iron, Iodine, Zinc, Copper, Chromium, Floride, Selenium and Manganese. |
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| Fat or Oil Soluble Vitamins: |
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| A thinning of the bones, leaving them fragile and prone to fractures caused by reabsorption of calcium into the blood. |
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