Questions and Answers
What does the term diet mean?
The food and beverages a person consumes.
What do we collectively call the substances that the body uses for the growth, maintenance, and repair of its tissues?
Nutrients.
Which of these is considered a macronutrient?
Which of these foods contains a high level of resistant starch?
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What are DNA adducts?
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What can you conclude about the level of DNA adducts in the samples if cells that have DNA adducts are red and those that don't are blue?
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Which of these statements fits the criteria for a healthy diet?
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What are essential amino acids?
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An organic, essential nutrient required in tiny amounts to perform specific functions that promotes growth, reproduction, and the maintenance of health and life is called a what?
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Which of these is not classified as dietary fibre?
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Study Notes
Diet and Nutrition Basics
- Diet refers to the total food and beverages consumed by an individual.
- Nutrients are substances utilized by the body for tissue growth, maintenance, and repair.
Macronutrients and Dietary Components
- Starch is identified as a macronutrient crucial for energy provision.
- Resistant starch is the portion of starch that escapes digestion; legumes are high in resistant starch content.
- Dietary fiber is essential for digestive health, while starch does not fall under its classification.
DNA and Health
- DNA adducts represent chemical modifications that can occur in DNA, indicating potential health risks.
- Microscopic analysis shows that samples from individuals on a healthy diet have significantly fewer DNA adducts compared to those on less healthy diets.
Essential Nutrients
- Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be ingested through diet.
- Vitamins are organic nutrients required in minute amounts for various biological functions that promote health and well-being.
Healthy Diet Criteria
- A healthy diet is characterized by a high fiber content, which contributes to overall health and helps reduce disease risk.
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Description
This flashcard set covers essential concepts about diet and nutrition, focusing on how the food we consume relates to DNA and overall health. Explore the definitions of diet, nutrients, and macronutrients to enhance your understanding of dietary choices and their impact on the body.
