Question

name: eric sanchez period: 4
nutrition study guide: chapter 10

1. what compound found in food help with regulating many body processes?
2. which nutrient are elements found in food that are used by the body?
3. the 6 nutrients are carbohydrate, _, fats, _, proteins, & _
4. the 3 nutrients that provide energy are fats, _ & _
5. what rule can you use to evaluate the overall nutritional quality of a food?
6. what are the 3 types of carbohydrates?

a.
b.
c.

1. explain how complex carbohydrates are good: _
2. _ cannot be digested, helps keeps the intestines healthy by preventing constipation & may help prevent cancer & heart disease.
3. what are the 3 types of fats?

a.
b.
c.

1. list the 2 types of cholesterol & circle the good one:

a.
b.

1. proteins are made up of 20 _
2. the 9 essential amino acids come from _
3. the 11 _ amino acid are made up in our body.
4. what are the 2 types of proteins? _ & _
5. incomplete proteins come from what kind of foods? _
6. complete proteins come from what kind of foods? _
7. what are the 2 types of vitamins?

a.
b.

1. a,d,e,k are _ soluble vitamins. (dissolved & stored in fat)
2. what nutrient is the main source of food energy? _
3. what’s another name for food energy? _
4. what is the most concentrated form of energy in food? _

Explanation:

1. Vitamins play a crucial role in regulating body - processes.
2. Minerals are elements in food used by the body.
3. The 6 nutrients are carbohydrate, water, fats, vitamins, proteins, and minerals.
4. The 3 energy - providing nutrients are fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
5. One can use the 5 - a - day rule (or other dietary guidelines) to evaluate food's nutritional quality.
6. The 3 types of carbohydrates are sugars, starches, and fiber.
7. Complex carbohydrates are good because they provide sustained energy and fiber.
8. Fiber cannot be digested and has health benefits.
9. The 3 types of fats are saturated, unsaturated (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated), and trans - fats.
10. The 2 types of cholesterol are LDL (bad) and HDL (good).
11. Proteins are made up of 20 amino acids.
12. The 9 essential amino acids come from food.
13. The 11 non - essential amino acids are made in our body.
14. The 2 types of proteins are complete and incomplete.
15. Incomplete proteins come from plant foods like grains, legumes.
16. Complete proteins come from animal foods like meat, eggs.
17. The 2 types of vitamins are fat - soluble and water - soluble.
18. A, D, E, K are fat - soluble vitamins.
19. Carbohydrate is the main source of food energy.
20. Another name for food energy is calories.
21. Fat is the most concentrated form of energy in food.

Answer:

1. Vitamins
2. Minerals
3. Water; Vitamins; Minerals
4. Carbohydrates; Proteins
5. 5 - a - day rule (or other dietary guidelines)
6. a. Sugars; b. Starches; c. Fiber
7. Provide sustained energy and fiber
8. Fiber
9. a. Saturated; b. Unsaturated; c. Trans - fats
10. a. LDL; b. HDL (circle HDL)
11. Amino acids
12. Food
13. Non - essential
14. Complete; Incomplete
15. Plant foods (e.g., grains, legumes)
16. Animal foods (e.g., meat, eggs)
17. a. Fat - soluble; b. Water - soluble
18. Fat
19. Carbohydrate
20. Calories
21. Fat