AES Unit 1 and 2 Nutrition questions correctly answered

AES Unit 1 and 2 NutritionWhat do nutrients do for our bodies? - correct answer Gives the body energy, enables it to grow, maintain, and repair itself, and helps different body systems to work properly What are the six classifications of nutrients? - correct answer Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water Why are carbohydrates essential and what does the body do with carbohydrates? - correct answer Carbohydrates are essential for energy. The body breaks them down into smaller forms called simple sugars. These simple sugars include glucose, fructose, and galactose What are simple carbohydrates and what foods can they be found in? - correct answer Simple carbohydrates are composed of simple and quickly digested basic sugars. They can be found in fruit, milk, candy, soft drinks, baked goods, jellies, and white flour What are complex carbohydrates and what foods can they be found in? - correct answer Complex carbohydrates are digested more slowly, and are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are found in whole-grain bread, pastas, and cereal, vegetables, legumes, quinoa, barley, and nuts What does fiber do for the body? - correct answer It keeps the digestive system working well and will help you feel fuller and more satisfied after eating. It helps the body regulate the use of sugars and may help lower cholesterol. Why are fats important? - correct answer They support cell growth, provide energy, and help the body absorb certain vitamins. Describe saturated fats and list some foods that contain them. - correct answer Saturated fats are often solid at room temperature. Found in animal products, such as meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, and butter. What are saturated fats sometimes called? - correct answer Solid Fats Describe trans fats and list some foods that contain them. - correct answer Trans fats are solid at room temperature and are formed when liquid vegetable oils are made into solid fat. Found in margarine and shortening; small amounts in some animal products What are unsaturated fats also called, and why? - correct answer Unsaturated fats are usually called oils because they are liquid at room temperature .What are the two types of unsaturated fats found in oils and where do they come from? - correct answer These oils contain polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats and are found in plant sources and fish Which fats can have positive effects on your health when eaten in moderation? - correct answer Unsaturated fats What is cholesterol? - correct answer A fat-like substance that the body needs to build cells What do lipoproteins do and what are the two types of lipoproteins? - correct answer Two types of lipoproteins carry cholesterol to and from cells: LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) Why is LDL considered "bad" and HDL is considered "good"? - correct answer LDL contributes to fatty buildup in arteries. HDL carries some of the LDL cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver. .What are complete proteins and where are they found? - correct answer They contain all the building blocks that the body needs to use them. Found in animal sources like meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese. What are incomplete proteins and where are they found? - correct answer They lack one or more of the building blocks that the body needs. Complete proteins can be made by eating combinations of incomplete ones. Found in plant sources like whole grains (bread, cereal, rice, pasta), vegetables, dry beans, and nuts. What are the fat soluble vitamins? - correct answer A, D, E, and K