annual income can _______ influence nutritional status of adults *** negatively
functions of proteins *** -make, maintain, and repair cells
- build structures
- produce enzymes, lubricants, and clotting compounds
- transport substances
- make antibodies
- make certain hormones
- maintain proper fluid balance and acid base balance
- provide energy
hyperglycemia *** high blood sugar
major storage sites for glycogen *** liver and muscle cells
what is the main source of energy for cells *** carbs
cholesterol ______ absorption of glucose *** lowers
primary function of vitamin k *** blood clotting
monounsaturated fatty acid *** one double bond
, polyunsaturated fatty acid *** two or more double bonds
saturated fatty acids *** no double bones
food sources of dietary cholesterol *** egg yolk, meat, fish and shellfish, poultry, and dairy products
_______ do not provide energy, only carbs, proteins, and fats *** vitamins
proteins are called *** amino acids
fats are called *** lipids
antioxidants *** vitamins e, c, a, beta carotene, and selenium
cross contamination *** improper food handling
placenta *** develops in first trimester and provides nutrients to the fetus from the mother via
umbilical cord
pica *** craving a nonfood item such as ice or clay
prolactin *** hormone responsible for the synthesis of milk
biotechnology *** use of living things to manufacture improved foods and other products
subcutaneous adipose *** layers of adipose tissue under the skin