Carbohydrates
Name the two main categories of carbohydrates
Simple sugars (monosaccharides) and complex starches (polysaccharides)
What type of fat is healthiest:
1. Saturated fat 2. Unsaturated fat 3. Trans fat
2. Unsaturated fat! These are foods like oil, fish, and nuts, that are healthy for you! Saturated fat and trans fat raise your cholesterol and clog your arteries :(
What are the monomers (building blocks) of proteins?
Amino acids
This beverage provides no calories and is the best way to stay hydrated
Water!
If a snack food is fat-free or low-fat, what is something that might have been added to it to increase the flavor?
Usually sugar, which increases the calories and does not necessarily make the food healthier!!!
Is fruit juice better for you with or without pulp?
With pulp
Which snack food contains healthy fat:
1. Chips 2. Almonds 3. Cookies 4. Candy bars
2. Almonds are all-natural and contain lots of healthy unsaturated fats!
How many different amino acids exist?
20
Ms. D'Ambra wants to build huge muscles so she bench presses every day. What are some foods she should eat to make sure all of her hard work doesn't go to waste?
Foods that are high in protein like chicken, steak, nuts, and fish.
Which of the following is not a healthy snacking tip? 1. Eat smaller portions
2. Do not eat in front of the TV
3. Choose fruits, vegetables, and nuts
4. Eat fast so you do not feel too full
4. Eat fast so you do not feel too full
What types of carbohydrates cause your body to release a lot of insulin really quickly, and therefore store a lot of fat?
Simple sugars
Does eating fat cause your body to release insulin?
No!
What are two main uses your body has for protein?
Muscle repair, enzymes, structural support, etc.
What kind of foods contain unsaturated fats?
Oil, fish, nuts
Which nutrient helps to build strong muscles?
Protein
Are sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade healthy for you? When is a good time to drink these?
Gatorade and Powerade have a lot of sugar in them, so they are not healthy to drink if you are not exercising. If you are exercising a lot or playing a sport, they are a great idea to give you energy and keep you hydrated!
What are some uses that your body has for lipids?
Long term energy storage, cell membranes, hormones, etc.
True or false: In order to build muscle, your body creates more muscle cells.
False
What is one plant-based food that has all essential amino acids?
Soy, quinoa
What do you need to do after you eat a lot of carbohydrates in order to make sure that they don't turn into fat?
Exercise!!!
What hormone does your body release when you eat a lot of sugar? (hint: it turns sugar into fat)
Insulin
Which type of cholesterol is bad for your: HDL or LDL?
LDL
What is the category of proteins molecules that speed up chemical reactions?
Enzymes
If you were following a ketogenic diet, which of the following foods would you NOT eat:
1. steak
2. coconut oil
3. whole wheat bread
What are the names of the two protein fibers in your muscle cells?
Actin and myosin