Exam 5: Personal Nutrition

Explain how the two types of vitamins become absorbed in the body and which ones are in each category.

_______________ are organic compounds such as starches and sugars,and are sources of energy for the body.

A diet that emphasizes vegetables,fruits,nuts,olive oil,and grains,with only a small amount of meats and full-fat milk,is called the:

Whole grains,vegetables,and nuts are examples of:

Examples of micronutrients include ____________________ and ____________________.

The basic framework for muscles,bones,blood,hair,and fingernails is:

Natural sugars like fructose and lactose,as well as added sugars,are examples of:

About what percentage of calories consumed by Americans over age 2 comes from sweetened beverages like fruit juice and soft drinks?

Vitamins that are absorbed directly into the blood and then used up or washed out of the body are known as:

An essential nutrient that may be difficult to find in a vegetarian diet is:

The most abundant mineral in the body,which helps to build strong bones,is ____________________.

Match the items. -helps maintain proper fluid balance

Pure vegetarians who eat only plant foods are known as:

Water,protein,fats,_____________,___________,and ___________ are six classes of essential nutrients that the body cannot manufacture by itself.

Match the items. -animal fat

Water,protein,fats,vitamins,minerals,and carbohydrates are:

Match the items. -prevent damaging effects of oxidation in cells

Explain which foods most people need to add more of in their diet and why.

Which statement describes an incomplete protein?

____________________ are compounds that exist naturally in plants,act like antioxidants,mimic hormones,and reduce the risk of various illnesses,including cancer.