IB SEHS 3.1 Review (Nutrition)

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This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

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macronutrient

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This type of macronutrient gives your body a supply of short-term energy.

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carbohydrate

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This type of macronutrient is a source of long term or stored energy for the body

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fat

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This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues and regulates reactions in the body

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protein

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Macronutrients provide the body with energy, which we measure using a unit called

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calories (kcal)

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A protein is a compound made of ...

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amino acids

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What chemical reaction process makes a polysaccharide from monosaccharide? Options: Evaporation, hydrolysis, condensation, Sublimation

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condensation

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Describe the structure of a triglyceride.

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One glycerol joined with 3 fatty acids molecules.

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A fat molecule is also known as a/an __________________.

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triglyceride

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The main difference between a saturated and unsaturated fatty acid is that saturated fatty acids have ___.

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all single bonds