SNC4M1 EXAM REVIEW U4 - NUTRITION UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Six basic components that the body needs
Answer:
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins & Minerals
Question:
2. What is the purpose of carbs
Answer:
primary source of energy
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3. Monosaccharides
Answer:
simple sugars
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4. Disaccharides
Answer:
double sugars
Question:
5. Polysaccharides
Answer:
result of 3 or more monosaccharides linking together. Some are used for energy storage, some are
structural
Question:
6. Dietary Sources of carbs
Answer:
grains, potatoes, breads, cereals, fruits
Question:
7. Protiens function
Answer:
The functional molecules: Help chemical reactions take place (ex. enzymes) Repair and maintain the cell
Transport materials around the body
Question:
8. Dietary sources of proteins:
Answer:
Meat, beans, nuts, seeds, milk products
, Question:
9. Lipids functions
Answer:
Energy: these are our long-term energy storing molecules! Structural: cell membrane phospholipids,
cholesterol
Question:
10. Saturated triglycerides
Answer:
have single bonds, solid at room temperature have straight chains
Question:
11. Unsaturated triglycerides
Answer:
have double bonds, liquid at room temperature have bent chains
Question:
12. Function of sterols
Answer:
used by cells to support the cell membrane, and to make steroid hormones, vitamin D, bile salts
Question:
13. Obesity
Answer:
health condition that arises from having too much body fat, possibly leading to other complications
Question:
14. Sedentary lifestyle
Answer:
6+ hours per day sitting or lying down with little to no exercise / physical activity
Question:
15. WHO definition of obesity
Answer:
obesity for adults as a BMI of >30
Question:
16. Why is body fat an important meaure
Answer:
An increase in body fat tissue is proven to lead to serious health consequences such as: Increase risk of
cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal problems, cancers
Question:
17. Reasons for growing concerns of obesity
Answer:
genetics, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating habits, not getting enough sleep, medicines
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Six basic components that the body needs
Answer:
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins & Minerals
Question:
2. What is the purpose of carbs
Answer:
primary source of energy
Question:
3. Monosaccharides
Answer:
simple sugars
Question:
4. Disaccharides
Answer:
double sugars
Question:
5. Polysaccharides
Answer:
result of 3 or more monosaccharides linking together. Some are used for energy storage, some are
structural
Question:
6. Dietary Sources of carbs
Answer:
grains, potatoes, breads, cereals, fruits
Question:
7. Protiens function
Answer:
The functional molecules: Help chemical reactions take place (ex. enzymes) Repair and maintain the cell
Transport materials around the body
Question:
8. Dietary sources of proteins:
Answer:
Meat, beans, nuts, seeds, milk products
, Question:
9. Lipids functions
Answer:
Energy: these are our long-term energy storing molecules! Structural: cell membrane phospholipids,
cholesterol
Question:
10. Saturated triglycerides
Answer:
have single bonds, solid at room temperature have straight chains
Question:
11. Unsaturated triglycerides
Answer:
have double bonds, liquid at room temperature have bent chains
Question:
12. Function of sterols
Answer:
used by cells to support the cell membrane, and to make steroid hormones, vitamin D, bile salts
Question:
13. Obesity
Answer:
health condition that arises from having too much body fat, possibly leading to other complications
Question:
14. Sedentary lifestyle
Answer:
6+ hours per day sitting or lying down with little to no exercise / physical activity
Question:
15. WHO definition of obesity
Answer:
obesity for adults as a BMI of >30
Question:
16. Why is body fat an important meaure
Answer:
An increase in body fat tissue is proven to lead to serious health consequences such as: Increase risk of
cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal problems, cancers
Question:
17. Reasons for growing concerns of obesity
Answer:
genetics, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating habits, not getting enough sleep, medicines
