Nutrition for Gym/PT 29.4.24

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Nutrition for Gym/PT 29.4.24

The Digestive System

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The Digestive System 

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Which organ system is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

1. Digestive system
2. Nervous system
3. Cardiovascular system
4. Respiratory system

The digestive system starts at the.......

1. ears
2. mouth
3. lungs
4. stomach

Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system?

1. Stomach
2. Large intestine
3. Esophagus
4. Small intestine

4. Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for rest and digest functions?

1. Parasympathetic nervous system
2. Somatic nervous system
3. Sympathetic nervous system
4. Central nervous system

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system?

1. Stomach
2. Small intestine

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the digestive system?

1. Pepsin
2. Amylase

Where in our digestive system is acid useful?

1. In our tear ducts
2. In our mucus membranes
3. In the small intestine
4. In the stomach

Which body system plays a key role in homeostasis?

1. The endocrine system
2. The muscular system
3. The skeletal system
4. The digestive system

Enzymes

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How do our digestive
organs function ?

In groups...research how 

Carbohydrates are metabolised

Proteins are metabolised

Lipids are metabolised

Which of these is a good way to reduce the fat you consume?

1. Roast rather than bake
2. Choose streaky rather than back bacon
3. Use 20% fat mince rather than 5%
4. Cut visible fat off meat before eating it

What is the term we use for the word 'fat'

1. Lard
2. Adipose
3. Chubby
4. Overweight

Which has the most fat in the flesh?

1. White fish
2. Oily fish
3. Brown fish
4. Yellow fish

What key group of proteins speed up chemical reactions in cells and are affected by temperature?

1. enzymes
2. antibodies
3. hormones
4. receptors

Which type of protein is from meat?

1. LBV
2. ABV
3. HBV
4. ARV

This is a vital protein in
mammals, but what protein
structure is shown?

1. Starch
2. Keratin
3. Oestrogen
4. Haemoglobin

Which nutrient group provides the body with energy?

1. Vitamins
2. Proteins
3. Fats
4. Carbohydrates

Which of the following is not one of the six main food nutrient groups?

1. Alcohol
2. Carbohydrates
3. Protein
4. Fats

Which is a PROTEIN?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

What enzyme breaks down proteins into amino acids?

1. Protease
2. Lipase
3. Carbohydrase
4. Amylase

What is an enzyme?

1. A type of carbohydrate
2. A form of DNA
3. A protein that speeds up chemical reactions
4. A type of lipid

What protein is the main component of hair?

1. Collagen
2. Elastin
3. Fibrin
4. Keratin

Which of the below produces proteins?

1. Cell wall
2. Ribosomes
3. Cell membrane
4. Nucleus

What type of bond is formed between adjacent protein chains in the hair?

1. Salt bond
2. Disulfide bond
3. Hydrogen bond
4. Peptide bond

The large molecules digested by our bodies are

1. Amino acids and fatty acids.
2. Protein, lipids, carbohydrates
3. Protein, lipids and amino acids
4. Lipids, Carbohydrase and fatty acids.,

What is the role of the enzyme lipase?

1. To convert proteins into amino acids
2. To facilitate absorption of water
3. To break down carbohydrates
4. To break down fats

What is the purpose of bile in digestion?

1. It emulsifies fats for better digestion.
2. It helps in protein synthesis.