Ch. 2 Sports Nutrition- Healthy Food and DIsease Prevention

What is the leading cause of death in America?

• Cancer

• Cardiovascular disease

• Diabetes

• Accidents

Which of the following is a benefit of eating well and exercising regularly?

• Increases risk of heart issues

• Reduces your risk of heart issues

• Causes weight gain

• Leads to poor sleep

Which of the following best describes fats?

• A type of lipid (one of the four macromolecules)

• A type of protein

• A type of carbohydrate

• A type of nucleic acid

What are fats made of?

• Glycerol heads (CHO) and fatty acid tails: Carbon and Hydrogens

• Amino acids and nucleotides

• Sugars and starches

• Phosphates and ribose sugars

Which of the following is a characteristic of saturated fats?

• They have single bonds between the carbon and hydrogen atoms.

• They have double bonds between the carbon atoms.

• They are liquids at room temperature.

• They are primarily from plant products.

Which of the following is a characteristic of unsaturated fats?

• They have only single bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms.

• They are solids at room temperature.

• They are plant products.

• They are absorbed very quickly.

Why are unsaturated fats harder to break down in the body compared to other fats?

• They have more hydrogen atoms.

• They have double bonds between some carbon and hydrogen atoms.

• They are always found in animal products.

• They are always solid at room temperature.

Which type of fat increases good cholesterol?

• Cis fats

• Trans fats

• Saturated fats

• Polyunsaturated fats

Why do food companies use trans fats in their products?

• To make food healthier

• To increase the shelf-life of products, make them cheap, and improve taste

• To reduce calories

• To add vitamins

Where is cholesterol made in the human body?

• In the liver

• In the kidneys

• In the pancreas

• In the stomach