HN 202-Exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers

What are macronutrients? Ans carbohydrates, fats, proteins that our diet requires relatively large amounts. What are mirconutrients? Ans vitamins and minerals that our diet requires small amounts Function of macronutrients Ans provides energy to fuel the body & building blocks to grow and repair the body. Function of micronutrients Ans Help perform essential functions in the body. DOES NOT provide energy! What are calories? Ans Units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply to the body What are the 2 simple carbohydrates (sugars)? Ans monosaccharides (1-sugar) and disaccharides (2-sugar) What are examples of monosaccharides? Ans glucose, fructose, galactose, ribose What are examples of Disaccharides? Ans sucrose, lactose, maltose What are complex carbohydrates? Ans polysaccharides- that contain many sugars What are examples of complex carbohydrates? Ans 1. starch and fiber in plants 2. glycogen in animals True or false: 1 gram of carbohydrates provides 4 calories? Ans True! 1 gram= 4 calorie