Nutrients
This nutrient is the body's main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
This carb source gives a quick burst of short term energy.
Simple/Refined (sugars)
The meaning of "% DV"
Percent Daily Value (Based on the Recommended Daily Value, it tells you how much/how little there is a a particular nutrient in one serving of a packaged food).
These "Franken" fats are a product of food processing
Trans fats
Vitamin needed for good vision.
Vitamin A
This nutrient works to repair and build muscles.
Protein
This carb source provides longer term energy.
Complex carbs
Ingredient lists on Canadian labels are organized according to this
Weight (heaviest to lightest)
Bad cholesterol
LDL - Low Density Lipoprotein
The "sunshine vitamin" (comes from the sun)
Vitamin D
These nutrients are dissolved by either fat or water.
Vitamins
True or False: Carbs are digested easier and quicker than protein and fat.
True
The reason a "stock" is high in protein
Soup stock is flavoured and thickened by boiled animal bones
At room temperature, this type of fat is liquid
Vegetable fats
Mineral that carries blood through out the body.
Iron
Trace elements found in food that are used by the body.
Minerals
This Food Group contains the fewest carbohydrate foods.
Protein Foods
The minimum number of grams of Fibre (per serving) a food must have to be considered a "source"
2g
This dietary fat (from animal sources) is known to stimulate the production of cholesterol
Saturated Fat
Vitamin that helps boost the immune system.
Vitamin C
This nutrient is essential for vitamin absorption and provides the most concentrated source of energy.
Fat
This type of fibre does not dissolve in water and is left intact as food moves through the gastrointestinal tract.
Insoluble
These are known as complete proteins
Foods that provide all the amino acids the body needs - typically animal products like meat, fish, cheese, eggs, etc.
The 4 fat-soluble vitamins.
A,D,E,K
This vitamin is important to help blood clot.
Vitamin K