Proteins are macromolecules made up of...
aminoacids
What type of fat is found in butter, red meat or seafood?
Saturated
Which type of nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
Carbohydrates
What body systems perform the nutrition function?
The digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, and the lymphatic systems.
State two examples of functions of lipids.
They provide energy, help with blood clotting, regulating blood pressure and immune responses; insulation and protection of your body,..
TRUE OR FALSE: Nutrients provide energy, regulate body processes and maintain, repair, and grow the cells in our body.
True. These are the three functions of nutrients.
How much fat is there in one portion of this broth?
3.6 g
There are different types of carbohydrates. What are they?
Sugars, polysaccharides and fibre.
TRUE OR FALSE: Carbohydrates are present in almost all foods in varying amounts.
False. Minerals are.
State two examples of sources of plant-based fats
Olive oil, nuts, avocado...
These three types of nutrients do not provide energy, but they are essential for your health.
Water, vitamins and minerals.
State two examples of plant-based foods rich in protein,
Beans, nuts, seeds, soy...
TRUE OR FALSE: There are two different types of minerals—water soluble and fat soluble
False. That is how we classify vitamins.
TRUE OR FALSE: we only need small amounts of vitamins.
True.
We obtain the energy from food through this process.
Cellular respiration
They give you energy quickly because they are easy to digest.
Sugars (simple carbohydrates)
This nutrient makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight, and is involved in virtually every process in your body
Water
TRUE OR FALSE: nutrition is the group of processes that allow us to obtain matter and energy.
True.
State two examples of functions of proteins.
Growth and maintenance of tissues; building hemoglobin, antibodies, some hormones; regulating metabolic reactions...
How much energy is there in 100 g of this broth?
40 kcal
A type of carbohydrate our body can't digest.
Dietary fibre.