Lifetime Fitness & Wellness Exam 2
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Micronutrients Correct Answ_-Needed in smaller amounts
-Essential for many processes, including cell -functions
-Vitamins
-Minerals
Carbohydrates Correct Answ_Simple carbohydrates (sugars) and Complex carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates (sugars) Correct Answ_-Glucose
-Glycogen
-Easier for the body to break down and use for energy
Complex carbohydrates Correct Answ_-Starch (fuel source)
-Fiber (not a fuel source)
,Types of fatty acids Correct Answ_-Saturated (solid at room temperature/come from animal
sources)
-Monounsaturated
-Polyunsaturated
-Trans (found in baked and fried foods, and some animal sources)
-Unsaturated (liquid at room temperature, come from plant sources)
-Omega-3 (health benefits, found mainly in fish)
Proteins Correct Answ_Build and repair body tissue
Regulate metabolism/protect from disease
4 kcals per gram, usually not a major fuel source
Basic structural units are amino acids
Complete Proteins Correct Answ_-Only in animal foods and soy products
-Contain all essential amino acids
Incomplete Proteins Correct Answ_-Present in vegetable sources
-Missing one or more of the essential amino acids
, Vitamins and Minerals Correct Answ_This helps protect against tissue damage
Vitamins Correct Answ_-Help regulate growth and metabolism
-Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body (B and C)
-Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body (A, D, E, and K)
Minerals Correct Answ_-Chemical elements that help the body function
-Three key minerals: calcium, iron, sodium
Iron Correct Answ_Essential component of red blood cells
Calcium Correct Answ_Essential for building bones and teeth
Iron also found in Correct Answ_Women menstruating, pregnant, or nursing need adequate
iron
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Micronutrients Correct Answ_-Needed in smaller amounts
-Essential for many processes, including cell -functions
-Vitamins
-Minerals
Carbohydrates Correct Answ_Simple carbohydrates (sugars) and Complex carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates (sugars) Correct Answ_-Glucose
-Glycogen
-Easier for the body to break down and use for energy
Complex carbohydrates Correct Answ_-Starch (fuel source)
-Fiber (not a fuel source)
,Types of fatty acids Correct Answ_-Saturated (solid at room temperature/come from animal
sources)
-Monounsaturated
-Polyunsaturated
-Trans (found in baked and fried foods, and some animal sources)
-Unsaturated (liquid at room temperature, come from plant sources)
-Omega-3 (health benefits, found mainly in fish)
Proteins Correct Answ_Build and repair body tissue
Regulate metabolism/protect from disease
4 kcals per gram, usually not a major fuel source
Basic structural units are amino acids
Complete Proteins Correct Answ_-Only in animal foods and soy products
-Contain all essential amino acids
Incomplete Proteins Correct Answ_-Present in vegetable sources
-Missing one or more of the essential amino acids
, Vitamins and Minerals Correct Answ_This helps protect against tissue damage
Vitamins Correct Answ_-Help regulate growth and metabolism
-Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body (B and C)
-Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body (A, D, E, and K)
Minerals Correct Answ_-Chemical elements that help the body function
-Three key minerals: calcium, iron, sodium
Iron Correct Answ_Essential component of red blood cells
Calcium Correct Answ_Essential for building bones and teeth
Iron also found in Correct Answ_Women menstruating, pregnant, or nursing need adequate
iron
