Protein
1 gram of Protein yields how many calories?
4
1 gram of carbohydrates yields how many calories?
4
1 gram of fat yields how many calories?
9
What are 3 examples of dairy products?
Cheese, milk, yogurt, butter, sour cream
Give me 2 examples of fruits:
Give me 2 examples of vegetables:
Fruits: apples, oranges, bananas, kiwi
Vegetables: lettuce, peppers, green beans, broccoli
What is the main job of Protein?
Repairs Tissue(mostly muscle)
What are the 2 types of carbohydrates
complex and simple
Which fat is considered the "healthy" fat?
Unsaturated
What are the main nutrients in dairy products?
Calcium and Vitamin D
Are the sugars in fruits and vegetables considered natural or added
Natural
What is protein made out of?
Amino Acids
Give me 2 examples of complex carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread, pasta, starchy vegetables
Which fat is the "unhealthy" fat?
What is the biggest health benefit dairy products provide?
Strong bones
Are the carbohydrates/sugars that are in fruits and vegetables simple or complex?
Simple
How many grams of protein should you consume in a day?
1.2-1.6 grams of protein, per kilogram of body weight
Give me an example of a starchy vegetables
sweet potatoes, potatoes, squash
Give me an example of a food that has "healthy fat"
Avocado ,olive oil, nuts, fatty fish
What do the labels 1%, 2%, whole represent in milk?
The amount of fat in it
Fruits and vegetables are contain a lot of protein, true or false?
False
What makes a protein "complete"?
It contains all 9 essential amino acids
What is the difference between a simple and a complex carbohydrate?
Simple: short bursts of energy
Complex: Long sustained energy
Consumption of too many saturated fats can lead to high what?
Cholesterol
What could a result be of taking in too much dairy, particularly higher fat content dairy products?
High cholesterol, gain weight, too much fat intake
Are tomatoes a vegetable or a fruit?
Fruit