Question | Answer |
What are the four main elements of which living cells consist? | carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen |
What is the function of carbohydrates in our diet? | they are the most important energy producing compounds |
Explain why some dietary fiber is necessary in the diet. | soluble fiber helps your stomach and intestines absorb nutrients and unsoluble fiber helps keep the intestines clean and healthy |
What type of food do our bodies use as the main source of energy for doing things? | carboydrates |
What is the function of ATP? | it is conveniently the temporary storage of chemical energy and also the energy carrier |
What is the relationship between amino acids and proteins? | proteins are made up of simpler molecules called amino acids |
List food which are good sources of carbohydrates, those which are good sources of protein, and those which are high in fats. | carbohydrate = cereals, bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice
proteins = milk, cheese, eggs
fats = canola oil, sunflower oil, and corn oiil |
Explain why the body should obtain most of its energy from carbohydrates rather than fats, which are higher in energy than carbohydrates. | because carbohydrates are healthier for you |