quiz 1 essentials of nutrition
are needed by the body in small amounts.
trace-elements
Vitamins stored in fats cells; they do not have to be ingested daily:
Fat-soluble vitamins
How many days can the body survive without water?
2-3 two to three
nutrition
The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.
What is the scientific definition of "nutrition"?
The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.
the cell's main source of energy
glucose
is the basis of good nutrition because it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body.
water
Vitamins that are stored in the body for a short time; they should be ingested daily
water-soluble vitamins
The body loses approximately _____ pints of water a day through sweat, urine, and exhalation.
5-6 five to six
The body is over ____ percent water.
60 percent sixty %
The best source of water is soda with caffeine.
false
are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.
fatty acids
Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain:
starch sugar
is/are the body's primary and immediate source of energy.
carbohydrates
What are the six major nutrients that are found in food?
carbohydrates, fat, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals
are needed by the body in large amounts in order to maintain good health.
macro-elements
the process by which a cell converts nutrients into energy or materials
metabolism
There are 13 used by the body to maintain health.
minerals
Why are vitamins essential to good health?
They help the body convert carbohydrates into energy; they aid in the repair and construction of cells; they facilitate normal bodily functions.
Which of the following are reasons why vitamins are essential to good health?
Without vitamins the body could not grow. Without vitamins the body could not repair damaged tissue. Without vitamins the body could not produce energy. Without vitamins the body could not protect itself from infection.
the process by which the cells use nutrients to repair or build new tissues
anabolism
A is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius.
calorie
Six nutrients found in food
carbohydrates, proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals, water
the conversion of nutrients into energy
catabolism
is/are used by the body to synthesize Vitamin D, maintain the proper functioning of nerve cells, keep skin soft and supple, and transport fat to cells.
cholesterol
food source that contains all the essential amino acids
complete protein
carbohydrates require a prolonged process of digestion in order to be broken down into glucose and help maintain proper blood sugar levels.
complex
_____ chemically alter the make-up of nutrients, changing them into a form that can be readily used by cells.
enzymes
amino acids that cannot be manufactured by the body and must be derived from food sources
essential amino acids
Excess fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, is stored as in the body.
fat
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon for their absorption by cells.
fats
During digestion, carbohydrates are converted by enzymes into
glucose
food sources that do not contain all the essential amino acid
incomplete protein
Chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion are called:
nutrients
the nutrient that is essential to cellular construction, reproduction, and maintenance
protein
fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.
saturated
carbohydrates do not take long to digest and cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.
simple