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Holistic Nutrition Quiz 1 Questions and Verified Answers Updated 2025 A Grade
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"the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" - ANSAristotle 3 components of whole grains - ANS1. Bran-fibre
rich in fibre feed good bacteria in intestinal tract Carbohydrates 1g= chemical compound - ANS4 calories CHO Chelation - ANSChelation agents including (HA) bind to minerals and transport them from the soil to the plant Chemical fertilizers - ANSdissolve in water immune system compromised (relying on artificial elements) then requiring use of pesticides; dependency created Complete proteins: animal sourced (6) - ANSPoultry Fish Eggs Beef Wild Game Dairy Products Complete proteins: Plant sourced (10) - ANSHemp seeds Cia seeds buckwheat tempeh lentils chlorella an spirulina avocado quinoa
goji berries nutritional yeast Complete proteins= or food pairing are complete when... - ANSall essential amino acids are present complex carbohydrates - ANSoligosaccharides (3 to 10 sugar molecules) polysaccharides (10+ sugar molecules) (starch, glycogen, cellulose) Dietary wellness: 3 and examples - ANS1) Water
Fat is soluble or insoluble in water? - ANSinsoluble in water its (hydrophobic) Fibre (2) - ANScarbs we cannot digest act as prebiotics for our gut flora (healthy microbiom) fibrous proteins - ANSlong, insoluble**, structural proteins. Flaws with conventional food production - ANS- large quantities of soluble fertilizers leads to nutrient imbalances > contributing to crop diseases, insect infestations, and reducedfood quality
Food Pairings - ANSBrown rice + beans/nuts and seeds/peas think pad Thai or cucumber and celery Food provides (4) - ANS1) Raw materials for building blocks
lack of germ can lead to - ANSlack vitamins, minerals, oils, required to digest food Large intestine - ANSa.k.a the colon cecum Life cycle of soil - ANS1) Bacteria and fungi breakdown organic matter
Macronutrient - ANSA chemical element or substance (as protein, carb, or fat) required in relatively large quantities in nutrition Micro nutrient - ANSan organic compound (as a vitamin or mineral) essential in minute amounts to the growth and health of an animal Microvilli - ANStiny, hairlike projections on each cell of every villus that can trap nutrient particles and transport them into the cells Mouth - ANSDigestion starts when we see, smell, and think about food the salary glands secrete amylase ( a carb digesting enzyme) carb breakdown starts in the mouth chewing sends a signal to the stomach to secrete hydrochloric acid and other gastric juices Organic farming - ANSNo chemical agents, relying on living soil for nutrients and immune support Organic farming methods: Field crop rotation - ANS-Control pests and diseases -maintain soil fertility -maintain soil organic matter levels and soil structure -replenish nutrients in the soil (legumes fix nitrogen in soil, pumpkin replenishes calcium) organic labeling and claims - ANSCertified Organic Logo
Protein 1g= chemical compound - ANS4 calories CHO + N Protein 3 bullets - ANSStructural- Muscle, skin, hair, bones, immune cells, digestive tract, etc Non structural- digestive enzymes, muscles, transport, hormones, antibodies, blood clotting, storage, brain function, fluid and salt balance, acid alkaline balance (buffering) The body constantly breaks down, recycles, and rebuilds new proteins refined sources of fat - ANSTrans fats, modified, hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated, fried, overheated, margarine, microwave popcorn, fat free cool whip, commercial baked goods Refined sources of proteins - ANSHot dogs, bologna, other delimits, chicken nuggets, egg whites, tofu, soy cheese, chemically preserved bacon, ham, sausage, protein isolate Saturated fat - ANSSOLID at room temp Coconut, butter, ghee, palm, animal fats short chain fatty acids (easier for body to utilize) medium chain fatty acids (animal) (goes right into cell) long chain fatty acids (animal) Seven principles to organic Farming - ANS1) Protect the environment
Water - ANSuniversal solvent 60% of human body is water is involved in almost all bodily functions including circulation, digestion, absorption, elimination source of electrolytes: Ca, CL, Mg, K, Na What defines Whole Foods (4) - ANS1) Grow
Whole sources of proteins - ANSMeat, eggs, fish, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds