24. Metabolism and Nutrition

Essential Amino Acids

24. Metabolism and Nutrition

Essential Amino Acids

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Essential vs. Nonessential Amino Acids

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Functions & Importance Of Protein

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Fats - Types Of Fats - What Is Saturated Fat - What Is Unsaturated Fat - Omega 3's And Omega 6's

Essential Amino Acids

Fat Soluble Vitamins: Vitamins A, D, E, K

Water Soluble Vitamins: B-complex vitamins, vitamin C

What Are Simple Carbohydrates - Monosaccharides - Glucose - Fructose - Disaccharides

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How The Six Basic Nutrients Affect Your Body

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Vitamins - Types - Fat Soluble Vitamins - Water Soluble Vitamins

Fat Soluble VS Water Soluble Vitamins

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Types of Vitamins (Water Soluble, Fat Soluble Vitamins) | Functions of Vitamins| Deficiency Diseases

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Types of Vitamins (Water Soluble, Fat Soluble Vitamins) | Functions of Vitamins| Deficiency Diseases

Nitrogen Balance, Positive & Negative

Essential vs. Nonessential Amino Acids

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Metabolism & Nutrition, Part 1: Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology #36

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Minerals, Essential Minerals

Every Vitamin & Mineral the Body Needs (Micronutrients Explained)

What Are Complete Proteins, Incomplete Proteins, Essential Amino Acids, Non Essential Amino Acids

Essential Nutrients and Their Sources

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What Are Nutrients - What Is Nutrient Density - What Are Nutrient Dense Foods?

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Multiple Choice

Fat-soluble vitamins can be toxic if consumed in large quantities.

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Multiple Choice

Nutritionally incomplete proteins are low in __________.

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Multiple Choice

Prolonged high protein intake can lead to __________.

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Textbook Question

Fill in the blanks: A/an ________ is a nutrient that the body requires in large quantities, whereas a/an ________ is one that the body requires in much smaller quantities. A/an ________ is a nutrient that the body cannot produce and so must be supplied from the diet.

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Textbook Question

Your friend hears about the latest fad diet that consists entirely of fat. Predict the initial effects such a diet might have on your friend's concentration, memory, and other nervous system functions. Would you recommend this diet to anyone? Why or why not?

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Textbook Question

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

a. Vitamins and minerals are used as fuel sources for cells.

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Multiple Choice

A person who is starving is likely to exhibit __________.

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Multiple Choice

Essential nutrients refer to nutrients that are __________.

Which of the following yields the greatest caloric value per gram? a. fats, b. proteins, c. carbohydrates, d. all are equal in caloric value.

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Textbook Question

Gregor, a large, beefy man, came home from the doctor's office and complained to his wife that his blood tests 'were bad.' He told her that the doctor said he would have to give up some of his steaks and butter. He went on to mourn the fact that he would have to start eating more cottage cheese and olive oil instead. What kind of problem was revealed by his 'bad' blood tests? What do you think of his choice of food substitutes and why? What would you suggest?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following fat-soluble vitamins is NOT stored in the body?

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Textbook Question

While attempting to sail solo from Los Angeles to Tahiti, Seth encountered a storm that marooned him on an uninhabited island. He was able, using his ingenuity and a pocket knife, to obtain plenty of fish to eat, and roots were plentiful. However, the island was barren of fruits and soon his gums began to bleed and he started to develop several infections. Analyze his problem.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

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Textbook Question

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

b. High-density lipoproteins deliver cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances is considered a provitamin?

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Textbook Question

Certain diet plans claim that a person may eat all the protein he or she wants, as protein is not stored by the body. Is this claim completely accurate? Explain.

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Textbook Question

Which of the following statements is false?

a. Fiber is a polysaccharide that is completely or partially indigestible by the human body.

b. A complete protein contains all the essential amino acids.

c. Saturated fats contain hydrogen atoms arranged on opposite sides of the carbon-carbon double bond.

d. Linoleic and linolenic acid are essential fatty acids.

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Textbook Question

Amino acids are essential (and important) to the body for all the following except a. production of some hormones, b. production of antibodies, c. formation of most structural materials, d. as a source of quick energy.