Nutrition

• Dietary mineral found in spinach, beans, peas, nuts, seeds?

  Magnesium
• Mineral responsible for muscle and nerve function, heart rhythm and bone strength?

  Magnesium
• Dietary mineral responsible for oxygen transfer and blood formation?

  Iron
• Dietary mineral responsible for fighting disease and healing wounds?

  Zinc
• A dietary mineral commonly found in red meats, fish, poultry and lentils?

  Iron
• This dietary mineral regulates blood pressure and fluids?

  Sodium
• Major minerals needed for bodily functions are calcium, phosphorous, sodium, potassium, chloride and magnesium
• Major minerals needed for bodily functions are calcium, phosphorous, sodium, potassium, chloride and magnesium
• A sugar that derives from barley?

  Maltose
• The complex carbohydrates are oligo saccharides and poly saccharides
• Lactose, a type of sugar breaks down into glucose and galactose molecules
• This monosaccharide occurs in milk and whey?

  Galactose
• Glucose is most common in corn syrup
• Simple carbohydrates are sugars and complex carbs are starches
• carbs provide approx. 4 calories of energy per gram
• One gram of pure protein provides approx. 4 calories of energy
• The energy the body needs to complete involuntary actions is known as?

  Basal Metabolism
• Are vitamins A, D, E and k included in lipids?

  Yes
• Are saturated fats stable at room temp?

  Yes
• Are lard, tallow, coconut oil and butter saturated or unsaturated fats?

  Saturated
• The major fat component of nerves and the brain is cholesterol
• What does HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol do?

  It removes excess cholesterol from the blood stream and delivers it back to the liver to remove it
• What does LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol do?

  Gathers cholesterol from the liver and delivers it to cells, it deposits and extra has plaque on artery walls
• Olive, corn, vegetable oils are unsaturated fats
• Unsaturated fats have a lower or higher smoke point?

  Lower
• Trans fats do not occur naturally, they are the result of the hydrogenation process
• Cis fatty acids increase levels of good cholesterol ( HDL )
• margarines and shortening contain less saturated fats than butter
• Vitamin C is vital in the growth and repair of skin, tendons, cartilage, bones and teeth
• Vitamin A is important for eye health and found in liver, carrots, butter, squash and spinach
• Vitamin D is present in fish oils and egg yolks
• Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects red blood cells and essential fatty acids from destruction
• Vitamin K isa group of compounds produced naturally by the intestinal tract. Aids in blood clotting and healthy bones. Found in broccoli, Brussel sprouts and swiss chard etc.
• Soluble fibers help normalize blood sugar levels and reduce the levels of bad cholesterol
• Is fiber a nutrient?

  No
• What is healthier, coconut or sunflower oil?

  Coconut