Six Nutrients
What is the main job of carbohydrates?
Provide energy
Name one factor that can influence a person's food choices.
Taste, cost, convenience, family, culture, friends, health, time, advertising/social media, availability, or habit.
What are the building blocks of protein?
Amino acids.
Where does digestion begin?
The mouth.
How many calories per gram does fat provide?
9kcal per gram.
What is the carbohydrate memory phrase?
ENERGY.
What are the six essential nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
A family cooks the same special dish every holiday. Name a likely influence.
Family tradition and/or culture.
Name one plant source of protein.
Examples: beans, lentils, peas, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, or tofu/soy foods.
Put these in order: stomach, mouth, small intestine, esophagus.
Mouth → esophagus → stomach → small intestine.
Name one food that provides mostly unsaturated fat.
Examples: olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, or salmon/fatty fish.
How many calories per gram do carbohydrates provide?
4kcal per gram.
Which nutrient has the memory phrase BUILD & REPAIR?
Protein.
You choose a meal because you only have 10 minutes. What influence is strongest?
Time or convenience.
Name one animal source of protein.
Examples: eggs, chicken, turkey, fish, beef, milk, cheese, or yogurt.
Where does MOST nutrient absorption occur?
The small intestine.
Which four vitamins are fat-soluble?
Vitamins A, D, E and K.
What carbohydrate found in plant foods supports digestive health?
Fiber.
Which nutrient has the memory phrase ENERGY & PROTECTION?
Fat.
What does cost per serving tell you?
How much one serving costs, which helps compare value.
Why is "protein = meat" incorrect?
Protein is a nutrient found in many animal and plant foods; meat is only one source.
How long is the small intestine?
20 feet.
True or false: All dietary fat is unhealthy.
False. Fat is an essential nutrient; source, type, amount, and overall eating pattern matter.
What are the three main parts retained in a whole grain?
Bran, germ, and endosperm.
Which nutrient helps hydrate the body, transport nutrients, regulate temperature, and remove waste?
Water.
Can health and cost influence the same food choice at the same time? Explain.
Yes. Several influences can affect one food decision at the same time.
Name two major things protein helps the body do.
Grow and build, maintain, or repair body tissues; protein also helps form enzymes and some hormones.
Name the three helper organs we studied and one job for each.
Liver produces bile; gallbladder stores/releases bile; pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate.
Name three jobs dietary fat performs in the body.
Provides energy, protects organs, insulates, supports cell structure, supplies essential fatty acids, and helps absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Why does brown-colored bread not automatically mean whole grain?
Color or the word wheat is not proof. Check the ingredient list for a whole grain such as whole wheat or whole oats.