Nutrition and Energy

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What is celiac disease?

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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.

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What happens to the villi in the small intestine of someone with celiac disease?

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The villi get damaged, leading to less absorption of nutrients.

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What is lactic acid fermentation?

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Lactic acid fermentation is a metabolic process that occurs when the body breaks down glucose for energy without enough oxygen, often triggered by intense exercise.

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What triggers lactic acid fermentation in our bodies?

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Intense physical activities, such as running a marathon, can trigger lactic acid fermentation.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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Give an example of an autotroph.

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A mango tree is an example of an autotroph.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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Give an example of a heterotroph.

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An adult dog is an example of a heterotroph.

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What is the recommended percentage of daily calories that should come from fat for adults?

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Most adults should consume no more than 30 percent of their daily calories from fat.

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If a person consumes 2,500 calories a day, how many calories should come from fat?

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A person should get no more than 750 calories from fat each day.