TCDHA Nutrition Test 1with Complete Solutions
What are the macronutrients? - ANSWER-Water, protein, carbs, fat, alcohol What is the most important nutrient? - ANSWER-Water What macronutrient(s) provide energy? - ANSWER-Protein, Carbs, Alcohol What is/are micronutrient(s)? - ANSWER-Vitamins, Minerals What do the micronutrients do? - ANSWER-Build and maintain body tissue and regulate body processes What is Omega 3 fat also referred to as? - ANSWER-Linolenic Acid What does Linolenic acid do? - ANSWER-functions in growth, reproduction and maintenance of skin integrity. What is Omega 6 also referred to as? - ANSWER-Linoleic Acid What does Linoleum Acid do? - ANSWER-Involved in development and function of retina and cerebral cortex Which fatty acid has high HDL and is protective for CVD - ANSWER-Omega 6 fatty acid Which Fatty acid comes from fish - ANSWER-Omega 6 What fatty acid come from solely vegetables oils? - ANSWER-Linolenic acid How does Omega 3 relate to CVD? - ANSWER-It may decrease risk What are monosaccharides? - ANSWER-Carbs What are amino acids? - ANSWER-Protein Physiological functions of macronutrients? - ANSWER-Carbs, protein What is mandatory on food products? - ANSWER-Nutrition label What are Saturated fatty acids also called? - ANSWER-LDL What are monounsaturated fats acids(MUFAs) also called? - ANSWER-HDL
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