lecture 4
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Which of the following are macronutrients crucial for human nutrition?

  • Calcium, Iron, Magnesium
  • Niacin, Riboflavin, Folate
  • Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber
  • Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats (correct)
  • What can happen if nutritional requirements are not met according to the text?

  • Increased energy levels
  • Enhanced cognitive functions
  • Improved overall health
  • Deficiency diseases affecting bodily systems (correct)
  • What was the focus of the second half of the lecture as per the lecture plan?

  • Starchy Staples (correct)
  • Deficiency Diseases
  • Plant Nutrition
  • Human Nutrition
  • What is the main source of human nutritional requirements according to the text?

    <p>Plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macronutrient is a fuel for cellular respiration?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between calorie (c) and Calorie (C)?

    <p>1000 c = 1 C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cellulose mentioned in the text?

    <p>Component of plant cell walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if essential amino acids are lacking in the diet?

    <p>Protein deficiency diseases result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can essential amino acids be stored in the body?

    <p>No, they cannot be stored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of proteins includes all essential amino acids in the right proportions?

    <p>Complete Proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of lipids mentioned in the text?

    <p>They are insoluble in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is a coenzyme for thiamine pyrophosphate and helps with carbohydrate metabolism?

    <p>Vitamin B1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptoms are associated with a deficiency of niacin (B3) in the body?

    <p>Fatigue, depression, numbness in legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (B1) and leads to symptoms like enlarged heart and cardiac failure?

    <p>Beriberi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the doctor recommend folate for the pregnant woman?

    <p>To lower the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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