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Science homework 1
Chapter 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What type of polysaccharide is the body unable to break down the sugar? | fiber |
| Which type of nutrient is made of amino acids? | proteins |
| Fats are a type of lipid. True / False | true |
| Foods containing vitamins should be eaten every day. True / False | True |
| What group of nutrients originate from nonliving materials like rocks of the earth? | minerals |
| Enlargement of the muscles is called (blank). | hypertrophy |
| A person in his early teens needs about eight to (blank) hours of sleep a night. | ten |
| The lowest rate of metabolism is the (blank). | basal metabolic rate |
| Physical activity that does not maintain a raised heart rate is (blank) activity. | anaerobic |
| During exercise, one should maintain his (blank) heart rate for at least 10 minutes. | maximum |
| Vitamin (blank) is an important nutrient for blood clotting. | K |
| About half of your diet should be (blank). | Fruits and vegetables |
| The vitamin that works with calcium to strengthen the bones is (blank). | vitamin D |
| The trace element that helps the blood carry oxygen is | iron |
| Most of the fat in a hamburger is probably (blank) fat. | saturated |