Question

Fill in the blanks.
1. One gram of carbohydrate yields about ___________ of energy.
2. Excessive loss of water from the body is called __________.
3. Some amino acids also contain _______ and _________, besides carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
4. The mineral that helps in the formation of haemoglobin is ____________. 5. The chemical name of vitamin D is __________.​

Answer 1

Answer:

You are at the dinner table. On your plate are a roasted skinless chicken breast half topped with 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup brown rice, and a large pile (2 cups) of fresh, steamed string beans. At least that is what your eyes see and your nose smells—and your taste buds are about to experience. But just for a moment, let's look at this delicious dinner as your body sees it: a huge collection of matter to process, providing both energy and nutrients.

Food energy: 475 calories

Calcium: 174 mg

Protein: 36.4 g*

Phosphorus: 413 mg

Carbohydrate: 63 g

Sodium: 690 mg

Fat: 11 g

Potassium: 1522 mg

Saturated fat: 2.2 g

Vitamin A: 1522 I.U.†

Monounsaturated fat: 4.4 g

Vitamin C: 38 mg

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.0 g

Thiamin: 0.42 mg

Cholesterol: 73 mg

Riboflavin: 0.42 mg

Iron: 5.4 mg

Niacin: 16.5 mg

* There are approximately 28 grams (g) in 1 ounce, or approximately 0.035 ounce in 1 g; 1 mg equals one-thousandth of a gram.

† I.U. stands for international unit, a standard measurement of vitamin A content

Answer 2

Answer:

1.Each gram of carbohydrate and protein yield 4 calories/gram.

2.Answer: Excessive loss of water from the tissues of the body is called Dehydration.

3.Amino acids contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. There are amino groups in the basic structure of every amino acid.

4.Iron.

5.Vitamin D is commonly known as ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3).