natsci topic 6 review

nutrition

Extraction of nutrients

A set of processes

Involuntary

Unconscious/automatic

nourishment

Ingestion of food

Conditioned action

Voluntary

Conscious

In what units should the magnitudes of weight and height be used in the Basal Metabolic Rate formula?

Weight in kg and height in cm

carbohydrates…

provide less energy than lipids

What is the source of nutrients for our body?

Food

nutrition

The set of all processes related to nutrients

carbon dioxide

name of a waste substance

energy

cells obtain when they absorb nutrients

Write five foods rich in vitamins and minerals

Nuts, legumes, sardines, dairy products, eggs

Write five foods rich in saturated fats

butter, mayonnaise, sausages, oil, meat, eggs, milk

Write five foods rich in healthy fats

nuts, avocado, olives, blue fish, milk, eggs, dark chocolate

Carbohydrates

energy

fats

energy and organ protection

dairy

Rich in calcium. They keep teeth and bones strong

vitamins and minerals

Control the functioning of the body and defend against diseases

fiber

Fight constipation and intestinal diseases

protein

They perform a growth and regulation function

​​Lipids provide us with energy and are not soluble in water

true

Our body can produce the vitamins we need

false

​​Fiber is not considered a nutrient, as it does not provide building materials and energy

true

What are the characteristics of the Mediterranean diet?

high consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and olive oil. These foods are known for being nutritious, low in saturated fat and high in healthy fatty acids.

Cholesterol-lowering diet

Eat a lot of soluble fiber, eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, eat fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, limit salt