Understanding Nutrients and Their Functions

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

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Which type of nutrient is required in large amounts to provide energy?

• Micronutrients

• Macronutrients

• Vitamins

• Minerals

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Explain how dietary lipids can affect cholesterol levels in the body.

• They have no effect on cholesterol levels.

• Saturated fats can increase LDL cholesterol, while unsaturated fats can help reduce it.

• All lipids decrease cholesterol levels.

• Lipids only affect HDL cholesterol.

Identify the primary function of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system.

• To filter blood

• To warm and moisten air

• To produce hormones

• To digest food

Discuss the role of vitamins in metabolic processes.

• Vitamins are not involved in metabolism.

• Vitamins are inorganic compounds that provide energy.

• Vitamins are essential for metabolic processes, with fat-soluble and water-soluble types playing different roles.

• Vitamins are only needed for bone health.

What distinguishes essential nutrients from nonessential nutrients?

• Essential nutrients are produced by the body, while nonessential nutrients must be obtained from food.

• Essential nutrients must be obtained from food, as the body cannot produce them in sufficient quantities, while nonessential nutrients are produced by the body.

• Both essential and nonessential nutrients are produced by the body.

• Nonessential nutrients are more important than essential nutrients.

Analyze the impact of different types of cholesterol on health.

• HDL cholesterol is harmful, while LDL cholesterol is beneficial.

• LDL cholesterol is harmful, while HDL cholesterol is beneficial.

• Both HDL and LDL cholesterol are harmful.

• Cholesterol has no impact on health.

Which mineral is most concentrated in bones and teeth?

• Iron

• Sodium

• Calcium

• Potassium

Describe the role of minerals in cellular function.

• Minerals are not involved in cellular function.

• Minerals are inorganic nutrients essential for cellular function, making up 4% of body weight.

• Minerals are organic compounds that provide energy.

• Minerals are only needed for muscle contraction.

Evaluate the importance of carbohydrates as an organic compound in energy storage.

• Carbohydrates are not involved in energy storage.

• Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy storage in the body, with glucose being a key energy source.

• Carbohydrates are only used for building cell structures.

• Carbohydrates are less important than proteins for energy storage.

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