Y.U2 FlashNutrition
The study of the nutrients in food and how they nourish
the body is called
1
Dry beans, rice, and oatmeal are considered what type of
carbohydrate?
2
_______________ are the body’s main energy source.
3
What allows glucose, or blood sugar, to travel
throughout the body for energy use?
4
What is the chemical process that causes
unsaturated fats to spoil?
5
The process that alters the physical properties of fats
and makes them stay fresh longer is called
6
Butter, lard, and meat are sources of which type of fat?
7
Which nutrient is needed to build new cells and repair
injured ones?
8
Macaroni and cheese is an example of which type of
protein?
9
Chemical compounds found in food that are needed for
regulating metabolic processes are called
10
Sodium and _________ are needed for maintaining the
body’s water balance.
11
Which mineral is essential for replenishing red blood
cells?
12
What percentage of the human body is water by
weight?
13
The process of breaking down food into its simplest
parts so that it can be absorbed is called
14
The daily nutrient standards established by the U.S. government are called
15
Recommended Dietary Allowances.
15
Which type of vegetarian consumes vegetarian items
plus dairy products and eggs?
16
What condition occurs when the body does not get
enough nutrients?
17
What is the condition in which the body cannot regulate blood
sugar properly?
18
What is the proper temperature range for a
storeroom?
19
Chemicals that kill insects and other plant pests are
called
20
What nutrients are lost when meat is cooked too long?
21
Thiamin and vitamin B6
21
What are proteins made of?
22
Energy from food is measured in units called
23
What substance found in food promotes digestive health and regularity?
24
Baked potatoes, cereal, and honey are good sources of
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carbohydrates.
25
What is the only source of energy for the brain and
nervous system?
26
Which organ produces insulin?
27
Where in the body is cholesterol made?
28
Sunflower, soybean, and fish oils are sources of which
type of fat?
29
Polyunsaturated
29
Proteins provide the building blocks in the form of
30
How many amino acids can be found in food?
31
Which minerals help build strong bones and teeth?
32
Calcium and phosphorous
32
Red beans and rice combined is an example of a
__________ protein.
33
Which type of vegetarian consumes only grains,
legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seeds?
34
Vegans need to supplement their diet with a source of
which vitamin?
35
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, what percentage of U.S. children and teens aged 6
to 19 are obese?
36
What condition causes the bones to gradually lose their minerals and become weak
and fragile?
37
Which type of disease affects the heart and blood vessels and combined is the number one leading cause of death in
the United States?
38
Cardiovascular
38
Products that have been produced without pesticides
or synthetic fertilizers are called
39
Chemicals that aid the body in fighting or preventing
diseases are called
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phytochemicals.
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