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Macromolecule/Nutrition Homework
Due: Monday, June 11th
25 points
PART I:
1. Read pages 36-60 in your text.
2. Answer the following questions based upon your reading (typed, doublespaced) (15 points):
1. Describe two ways that water serves as a heat buffer.
2. Explain the importance of carbohydrates in biology and list several examples.
3. Compare and contrast simple vs. complex carbohydrates.
4. Explain the importance of lipids, and list three types of lipids.
5. Compare and contrast saturated and unsaturated fatty acids and list examples
of foods that contain each.
6. Why are proteins able to do so many different types of jobs (functions)?
PART II
• Read the information that describes the healthy eating food pyramid at:
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http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/pyramids.html
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The information is halfway down the page under the heading “Building a
Better Pyramid”
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Visit http://mypyramid.gov/ and explore web pages.
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In 1-2 pages (typed, double spaced):
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Compare and contrast the Harvard food pyramid and the food pyramid at
the government web site (5 points).
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Summarize the drawbacks and strengths of each food pyramid (5 points).