EBK BIOLOGY
5th Edition
ISBN: 8220101337627
Author: Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 3, Problem 5LTB
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Nutrients can be defined as a substance which gives nourishment that is important for the maintenance of life and for growth and development. There are two major types of nutrients: micronutrients and macronutrients.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Identify the micronutrient.
zinc
oxygen
carbon
hydrogen
Which of the following statements regarding dietary nutrients is
FALSE?
Macronutrients provide cells with energy whereas micronutrients provide
protein cofactors.
Water soluble vitamins can be stored long-term.
Enriched foods contain synthetic vitamins to replace natural vitamins lost
during processing.
Fortified foods contain vitamins and minerals not originally found in the
foods.
The majority of B vitamins must be converted to their active form in the
body.
Provide a brief description of the three macronutrients: carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Explain the role of each macronutrient and provide the recommended dietary allowances for each
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Most ____ are necessary for enzyme function. micronutrients macronutrients biomolecules essential nutrientsarrow_forwardWhat are transport systems that facilitates the absorption of these vitamins? Vitamin Transport System Vitamin Transport System Thiamin Ascorbic Acid Riboflavin Pantothenic Acid Niacin Retinol Pyridoxine Tocopherol Biotin Calciferol Cobalamin Phylloquinonearrow_forwardMost of the micronutrients are transition elements. What property of the transition elements makes them especially suitable for their roles in the body?arrow_forward
- What happens to a person's body when they consume dairy products when they are lactose intolerant? Why is yogurt allowed?arrow_forwardAll of the following correctly match the vitamin with one of its highest natural food sources EXCEPT: niacin—poultry. riboflavin—dairy products. thiamin—fish. folate—beans.arrow_forwardAll of the following are correct about the term "essential nutrient" except: 1) there are about 40 nutrients known to be essential. 2) these nutrients must be obtained from food. 3) water is a nonessential nutrient. 4) carbohydrates are nonessential.arrow_forward
- ________________ Is Involved in the Biosynthesis and Processing of Proteins (polypeptide chains) while the _______________Is Involved in Drug Detoxification, Carbohydrate Metabolism, Calcium Storage, and Steroid Biosynthesisarrow_forwardDifferentiate between water-soluble and non-water-soluble vitamins. Explain why both types of vitamins are necessary for optimal health in our bodies. no plagiarism.arrow_forwardOn a food product, such as Fita Crackers: (base on the pictures attached below) Questions: 1. Are there any other nutrients (aside from carbohydrates, fat, and proteins) found on the product? If yes, which among these nutrients has the highest percent daily value? Explain.arrow_forward
- describe the functions of each nutrient. Explain the basic needs of the human body for these three nutrients and sources of each. Carbohydrates Proteins Lipidsarrow_forwardWhich of the following food storage molecules has the highest energy content (per gram)? amylopectin (a type of polysaccharide) amylose (a type of carbohydrate) fat (a type of triglyceride) protein (a type of polypeptide) glycogen (a type of polysaccharide) . During oxygenic photosynthesis in eukaryotes, which substrate molecules provide the oxygen atoms that end up in product water molecules? C6H12O6 and H2O and O2 only H2O and C6H12O6 only C6H12O6 and O2 only H2O only CO2 onlyarrow_forwardWhich B vitamins are involved in energy metabolism? Protein metabolism? Cell division? no hand written answers pleasearrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Human Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305112100Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage LearningEssentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:Cengage
- Biology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStax
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:9781305441620
Author:WOODROW
Publisher:Cengage
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax