Vitamins/Minerals
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
General Nutrition
100
These nutrients appear on the periodic table
Minerals
100
This is the role or job of carbohydrates in the body.
Provide us with energy.
100
There are many types of fat. List 3.
Saturated, Unsaturated, Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, Trans, Cholesterol
100
What is the role of protein in the body?
To build and rebuild body tissue.
100
How many glasses of water are generally recommended per day?
8
200
Vitamins come in two forms. What are they?
Fat-Soluble, Water-Soluble
200
There are 4 types of carbohydrates. List 3.
Complex, Simple, Fiber, Glycogen
200
These fats are solid at room temperature and too much of it can be very harmful.
Saturated Fat
200
What parts of the body are made up of protein? List 2.
Hair, Nails, Skin, Muscles
200
How many calories are there per gram of protein, fat, and carbs?
4, 9, and 4
300
Which mineral is found in red meat and helps with the health of our blood?
Iron
300
This carbohydrate assists with digestion.
Fiber
300
This fat is good for us and is identified by its single double bond at the molecular level.
Monounsaturated
300
What are the two types of proteins?
Complete, Incomplete
300
Name the 6 levels of the food pyramid starting from the bottom.
Grains, Vegetables, Fruit, Dairy, Meat/Protein, Fats/Oils/Sweets
400
Name the 4 fat soluble vitamins.
K, A, D, E
400
This type of carbohydrate comes from vegetables, legumes, and grains.
Complex
400
List another word used for fats.
Lipids, Triglycerides
400
Name 2 foods that contain complete proteins.
Any animal product.
400
What should our blood pressure be at?
120 over 80
500
Name 5 minerals.
Calcium, Copper, Fluoride, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Sodium, Sulfur, Zinc
500
List 3 simple carbohydrates.
Glucose, Fructose, Lactose, Sucrose
500
List the two types of cholesterol and identify which is good and which is bad.
HDL=Good LDL= Bad
500
What are proteins made up of?
Amino Acid Chains
500
What is the molecular difference between monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats?
Monounsaturated fats have 1 double bond while polyunsaturated fats have 2 or more.
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