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Science Test
Question | Answer |
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Describe carbohydrates according to the way we discussed them in the starch lab. | Carbohydrates include starches and sugars. Starches include matzah, bread, and noodles. |
What is the "magic" that happens in your mouth to starch? (matzah lab). | When you put starch in your mouth it breaks down into sugar. |
Use the analogy of a "choo choo train" to explain amino acids and proteins. | The amino acids are the individual cars and the whole thing together is protein. |
Describe the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats. Give examples of each please. | Saturated is animal fat and unsaturated is plant fat. |
Please design a dinner menu (3 items) and list the specific nutrients in your foods. | Steak- protein, fat Rice- carbohydrates Salad- protein, vitamins, water |
What is the path of food through the Alimentary Canal in order - starting with the mouth? Describe what happens at each organ. | •Mouth- teeth chews the food up and enzymes breaks it down •Esophagus- moves the food down •Stomach- acids breaks the food down more •Small Intestines- villi absorbs nutrients into the blood •Large Intestines- absorbs the water •Anus- waste comes out |
What are 6 main problems with Fast Food? | • To many Carbohydrates and Fats • Not enough Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water |