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If an athlete requires a sustained release of energy during a marathon, which dietary component should be prioritized in their diet?
If an athlete requires a sustained release of energy during a marathon, which dietary component should be prioritized in their diet?
- Simple sugars for immediate energy
- Proteins for muscle repair only after the race
- Complex carbohydrates for gradual energy release (correct)
- Fats for quick energy bursts
A patient is diagnosed with a condition that impairs the function of their villi. Which of the following is the most likely consequence of this condition?
A patient is diagnosed with a condition that impairs the function of their villi. Which of the following is the most likely consequence of this condition?
- Accelerated breakdown of complex carbohydrates
- Increased production of digestive enzymes
- Reduced absorption of nutrients (correct)
- Enhanced elimination of waste
During digestion, large protein molecules are broken down into amino acids. What is the primary purpose of this breakdown?
During digestion, large protein molecules are broken down into amino acids. What is the primary purpose of this breakdown?
- To enable absorption of nutrients by the small intestine (correct)
- To convert proteins into simple carbohydrates
- To facilitate easier excretion from the body
- To increase the energy content of the protein
If someone's diet is deficient in vitamins and minerals, but contains sufficient carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which bodily function is most likely to be impaired?
If someone's diet is deficient in vitamins and minerals, but contains sufficient carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which bodily function is most likely to be impaired?
A drug inhibits the secretion of gastric acid in the stomach. Which of the following processes would be most directly affected?
A drug inhibits the secretion of gastric acid in the stomach. Which of the following processes would be most directly affected?
Flashcards
Balanced Diet Components
Balanced Diet Components
Provides energy: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; supports bodily functions: vitamins and minerals.
Energy-Providing Nutrients
Energy-Providing Nutrients
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide the body with energy.
Vitamins and Minerals Role
Vitamins and Minerals Role
Vitamins and minerals support various bodily functions.
Digestive System
Digestive System
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Villi's Function
Villi's Function
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Study Notes
- Food groups (Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals) - Role in achieving balanced diet
- The organs of the digestive system
- Process of absorption in the small intestine (importance of villi)
- Breaking down of complex nutrients into simpler forms (overview)
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Explore the balance of food groups like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Learn the pivotal role of vitamins and minerals in bodily functions. Discover how the digestive system processes food, with a focus on nutrient absorption in the small intestine.
