Nutrients
True or False: Water has Calories
False
1 gram of Carbohydrates equals:
2 Calories
4 Calories
6 Calories
4 Calories
Carbohydrates are your bodies primary source for what?
Energy
What are the 2 classifications of nutrients, separating nutrients that provide energy (calories) and nutrients that do not.
Hint: They both start with the letter M
Macro and Micro
1 gram of Protein equals how many calories?
2 Calories
4 Calories
6 Calories
4 Calories
Candy, Fruit, and Milk are considered what type of carbohydrate?
Simple
Name the 3 Macro Nutrients
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
1 gram of Fats equals how many calories?
3 Calories
6 Calories
9 Calories
9 Calories
Complex
Name the 3 Micro Nutrients
Water, Vitamins, Minerals
If you ate a Twinkie you would consume 40g of carbs, 0 grams of fat, and 0 grams of protein. How many calories is that Twinkie?
40g x 4 = 160 calories
What is the 3rd classification of carbohydrates that your body doesn't digest, but it does help with digestion.
Fiber
What is the scientific term/measurement of 1 calorie?
The amount of energy needed to raise a liter of water by one degree Celsius
If you ate 1 Pizza Hot Pocket, you would consume:
25 grams of Fat
70 grams of Carbohydrates
20 grams of Protein
How many calories are in 1 hot pocket?
Fat: 25 x 9 = 275
Carbohydrates: 70 x 4 = 280
Protein: 20 x 4 = 80
Total: 275 + 280 + 80 = 635 calories
What % of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates?
45%-65%