IMED1004 Macronutrients Test
Questions with 100% Correct Solutions
GI - ANSWER Glycaemic index
High GI - ANSWER rapid rise in blood glucose
Low GI - ANSWER gradual, lower rise in blood glucose
Endosperm - nutritional content - ANSWER energy - carbohydrates and protein
Bran - nutritional content - ANSWER fibre, B vitamins, trace minerals
Germ - nutritional content - ANSWER antioxidants, vitamin E, B vitamins
Whole vs. Refined Grains - ANSWER Whole:
contains bran, endosperm and germ - fibre, B vitamins, trace minerals, antioxidants
, Refined:
just contains endosperm, just carbs
Functions of dietary fibre - ANSWER - increases satiety
- protects against CVD, obesity, type 2 diabetes
- increases colonic lubrication
Sources of fibre - ANSWER whole grains
beans
vegetables
fruit
nuts
What condition results from overconsumption of sugar? - ANSWER type 2 diabetes
BML / BMR - ANSWER Basal Metabolic Load / Basal Metabolic Rate
- keeps body functioning at rest
- 60-75% of energy usage
DIT - ANSWER Diet induced thermogenesis
- digestion, absorption, storage
- 10-15%
EAT - ANSWER Exercise associated thermogenesis
- varies greatly between people
Questions with 100% Correct Solutions
GI - ANSWER Glycaemic index
High GI - ANSWER rapid rise in blood glucose
Low GI - ANSWER gradual, lower rise in blood glucose
Endosperm - nutritional content - ANSWER energy - carbohydrates and protein
Bran - nutritional content - ANSWER fibre, B vitamins, trace minerals
Germ - nutritional content - ANSWER antioxidants, vitamin E, B vitamins
Whole vs. Refined Grains - ANSWER Whole:
contains bran, endosperm and germ - fibre, B vitamins, trace minerals, antioxidants
, Refined:
just contains endosperm, just carbs
Functions of dietary fibre - ANSWER - increases satiety
- protects against CVD, obesity, type 2 diabetes
- increases colonic lubrication
Sources of fibre - ANSWER whole grains
beans
vegetables
fruit
nuts
What condition results from overconsumption of sugar? - ANSWER type 2 diabetes
BML / BMR - ANSWER Basal Metabolic Load / Basal Metabolic Rate
- keeps body functioning at rest
- 60-75% of energy usage
DIT - ANSWER Diet induced thermogenesis
- digestion, absorption, storage
- 10-15%
EAT - ANSWER Exercise associated thermogenesis
- varies greatly between people
