NUSCTX 10S - M1, NUSCTX 10S, NUSCTX 10S ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

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NUSCTX 10S - M1, NUSCTX 10S, NUSCTX 10S ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS what are two functions of nutrients? - Answer -1. forming structures - body weight: fat, water, protein - proteins: form ligaments/tendons - lipids/proteins: compose cell membrane 2. providing energy - to maintain body functions and fuel physical work what is a healthy diet? (4) - Answer -- one that provides the right amount of energy to keep weight in the desirable cardiovascular range - proper types and balance of carbs, proteins, fats - plenty of water - sufficient but no excessive amts of essential vitamins and minerals 3 functional categories of nutrients - Answer -1. those primarily providing energy (kcal) 2. those important for growth and development (and later maintenance) 3. those that keep body functions running smoothly characteristics of essential nutrients (3) - Answer -1. has specific biological function 2. removing from diet --> decline in human biological function 3. returning substance (before perm. damage) --> restores biological functions impaired by its absence essential nutrients - Answer -1. carbs Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com 2. lipids (fats and oils) 3. proteins 4. vitamins (water-sol, fat-sol) 5. minerals carbohydrates - Answer -body's main source of energy and should be the major part of total daily intake - simple: like sugar - complex: grains, beans, etc. ; preferred (fewer cal/g) 2 types of fiber (subset of carb) - Answer -1. soluble 2. insoluble: doesn't dissolve bc high amt of cellulose fat - Answer -supplies energy and transports nutrients - omega-3 fatty acid omega-6 fatty acid protein - Answer -supply amino acids to build and maintain healthy body tissue; necessary for all aspects of metabolism and growth vitamins - Answer -organic substances rpesent in food adn required by the body in small amt for reg. of metabolism and maintenance of normal growth and functioning -water-soluble: B+C - fat soluble: A,D,E,K (stored in body fat) minerals (2 type) - Answer -important component of muscles/tissues/bones, support hormones, oxygen transport, enzyme systems - major minerals: need in large amts (CPMNaKSCl) Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com