HLT 110 Study Guide Questions with Correct
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What is a nutrient?
A substance in food used for growth, maintenance, and repair.
Macronutrients
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, and Water
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals
What is the main energy source of the body?
Carbohydrates
What are some complex carbohydrates?
Bread, rice, pasta, cereal, vegetables
What are some simple carbohydrates?
Fruits and milk
What is a soluble fiber?
Improves cholesterol and blood sugar
What is an example of a soluble fiber?
Oats, beans, and fruit
What is an insoluble fiber?
It prevents constipation
, What is an example of an insoluble fiber?
Vegetables, whole grains. wheat
What are harmful fats?
Saturated fat and trans fat
What are beneficial fats?
Unsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, omega-3 fats.
What is a source of omega-3
Fish
Where can cholesterol be found?
Egg yolk and meat
Protein
Made up of amino acids
Essential amino acids
0.8g/kg a day
Fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E, K
Recommended water intake
Women: 72oz
Men: 100oz
Daily sodium limit
Answers
What is a nutrient?
A substance in food used for growth, maintenance, and repair.
Macronutrients
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, and Water
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals
What is the main energy source of the body?
Carbohydrates
What are some complex carbohydrates?
Bread, rice, pasta, cereal, vegetables
What are some simple carbohydrates?
Fruits and milk
What is a soluble fiber?
Improves cholesterol and blood sugar
What is an example of a soluble fiber?
Oats, beans, and fruit
What is an insoluble fiber?
It prevents constipation
, What is an example of an insoluble fiber?
Vegetables, whole grains. wheat
What are harmful fats?
Saturated fat and trans fat
What are beneficial fats?
Unsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, omega-3 fats.
What is a source of omega-3
Fish
Where can cholesterol be found?
Egg yolk and meat
Protein
Made up of amino acids
Essential amino acids
0.8g/kg a day
Fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E, K
Recommended water intake
Women: 72oz
Men: 100oz
Daily sodium limit
