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Nutrition

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Sciences / Chemistry
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Card 1

Question

In a single serving of 100g of food containing 23 grams of fat and 400 total calories, what percent of the calories come from fat?

Answer

51.75

Card 2

Question

Calculate the total kcal in a food containing 12 g fat, 18 g carbohydrate, and 10 g protein.

Answer

(12×9) + (18×4) + (10×4) = 108 + 72 + 40 = 220 kcal

Card 3

Question

What are three positive results of aerobic exercise?

Answer

1. Improved muscle tone 2. Burns calories 3. Enjoy more restful sleep 4. Reduce stress 5. Feel more energetic 6. Increases self-esteem 7. Increases self-control 8. Improves the cardiovascular system

Card 4

Question

Put the following foods in order from least to greatest based on the grams of carbs per serving. 5-inch pancake, 8 oz flavored yogurt, 10 oz skim milk, 1 cup of bean chili, ½ cup applesauce

Answer

½ cup applesauce (5) 5-inch pancake (15) 10 oz skim milk (15) 1 cup chilli with beans (30) 8 oz flavored yogurt (45)

Card 5

Question

How many Calories are in 5 g fat, 10 g sugar and 5 g protein?

Answer

45, 40, 20

Card 6

Question

In a 100g serving : 5g fat, 4g protein, 3g carbs. What is the caloric value?

Answer

73

Card 7

Question

Name the 4 fat-soluble vitamins.

Answer

A, D, E, and K

Card 8

Question

Rank sweetness from least to most of the following compounds: sucralose, Acesulfame K, neotame, saccahrine

Answer

AceK, saccharin, sucralose, neotame

Card 9

Question

Name 3 metalloenzymes that zinc is a part of.

Answer

Alcohol dehydrogenase, aminopeptidase, carboxypeptidase, collagenase

Card 10

Question

Name the two sources of cholesterol.

Answer

Animal products and human body.

Card 11

Question

Explain the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Answer

Anorexia nervosa: Self-starvation Bulimia nervosa: Repeatitive cycles of binge eating alternating with self-induced vomiting or starvation

Card 12

Question

Explain the role of antioxidants in the human body and provide two examples.

Answer

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals to prevent oxidative damage; examples include Vitamin E and Vitamin C.

Card 13

Question

State the 1-letter abbreviations for the following amino acids: Arginine, Asparagine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, and Phenylalanine

Answer

Arginine=R; Asparagine=N;Alanine=A;Aspartic Acid=D;Phenylalanine=F

Card 14

Question

Name two adaptogens and their flavor notes.

Answer

Ashwagandha root: Bitter and Astingent Cordyceps: Savory umami and deep earthy-nutty flavor Ginseng: Bitter and earthy Holy Basil (Tulsi): Astringent and peppery spiciness

Card 15

Question

Name and give the corresponding numbers of all B vitamins.

Answer

B1 – thiamine, B2 – riboflavin, B3 – niacin, B5 – pantothenic acid, B6 – pyridoxine, B7 – Biotin, B9 – folic acid, B12 – Cobalamine

Card 16

Question

Name 4 water-soluble vitamins.

Answer

B1 – thiamine, B2 – riboflavin, B3 – niacin, B5 – pantothenic acid, B6 – pyridoxine, B7 – Biotin, B9 – folic acid, B12 – Cobalamine, vitamin C

Card 17

Question

Name 5 essential macrominerals.

Answer

Calcium – Essential for bone and teeth health, muscle function, and nerve transmission. Phosphorus – Important for bone and teeth structure, and energy metabolism. Magnesium – Involved in muscle and nerve function, energy production, and bone health. Sodium – Crucial for fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction. Potassium – Helps maintain proper cell function, fluid balance, and nerve signaling. Chloride – Works with sodium to maintain fluid balance and is part of digestive acids. Sulfur – Found in amino acids and vitamins, important for protein structure and metabolism.

Card 18

Question

Name 5 essential minerals.

Answer

Calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, sulfur, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine, selenium, chromium, molybdenum, and fluoride.

Card 19

Question

The four major minerals present in the body are_.

Answer

Calcium, phosphorous, potassium, and magnesium

Card 20

Question

Describe the metabolic fate of dietary carbohydrates during the fed state.

Answer

Carbohydrates are digested to glucose, absorbed, used for immediate energy, stored as glycogen, or converted to fat via de novo lipogenesis when excess.

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