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Study guide for Nutrition final

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There are six classes of nutrients. Which one is most responsible for providing energy?   Carbohydrates(although fats and protein can offer some)  
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What kind of experiment do both scientists and subjects not know which group is the control   double-blind experiment  
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What is nutrient density   The ratio of food to the amount of energy it provides. Nutrient Dense food provides lots of energy  
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What nutrients does pancreatic juice act on   Starch, protein and fats  
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What aides in the digestion of lipids and is stored and secreted by the gallbladder   Bile  
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Where are most nutrients absorbed   small intestine  
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Where does digestion begin   mouth  
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What is the process of food moving from the mouth to the stomach   peristalsis  
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Some nutrients are absorbed others go to the ___________   Lymph system  
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What type of nutriets enter the lymph system   fat soluble vitamins  
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To which organ do nutrients go before entering the blood   liver  
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What kind of molecules are saccharides   sugar  
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What is the most common disaccharide   table sugar- made of glucose and fructose  
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What is blood sugar   Glucose  
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How does the body store starch   as glucose  
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What is the difference between a liquid and a solid lipid   solid has no double bonds, liquid or saturated have at least one double bond  
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What is a complete protein   contains a adequate proportion of all amino acids needed in the human diet  
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How are lipids broken down (into what)   into fatty acids and type of glycerol  
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into what organ do fatty acids enter before going into the lymph system   the villi of the small intestine  
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what is the major energy molecule of the cell   ATP  
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What is a Vitamin B12 deficiency called   anemia  
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What is the major function of the B vitamins   support metabolism, promote cell growth, enhance immune system function  
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What is Vitamin A Deficiency called   you need to ask Ms. Wilson cause you don't know  
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What is Vitamin C Deficiency called   Scurvy  
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What is Vitamin D deficiency called   Rickets  
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What organ maintain electrolyte balance and pH   Kidneys  
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Where do humans store glycogen   Kidneys and muscle tissue  
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What minerals are lost in sweat   Potassium and calcium  
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What minerals are important for bone health   Vitamin D, Calcium and some vitamin K  
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What is unique about vitamin K   It is made by the body  
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What is RDA   Recommended Dietary Allowance  
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What is AI   Recommended intake value  
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What is UL   The highest level that can be taken in without any potential danger  
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What is AMDR   Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges  
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What is the number one way prevent food bourne illness   handwashing  
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