6 Essential Nutrients
List all of the 6 essential nutirents
Carbs
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
Simple & Complex
The Percent Daily Value (DV) on a nutrition label is generally based on a standard daily diet of:
2,000 cals
How many calories per gram do carbohydrates provide?
4 cal/gram
What is the body's most important source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Enhances flavor and adds texture to foods
Fats
How are ingredients listed on a food label?
Descending Order
Which type of fat do we find in animal products?
Saturated
The most important nutrient
Water
Which type of fat is HYDROGENATED?
Trans Fats
How many grams of fiber per 100 calories do you need to look for on a nutrition label?
3 grams
How many milligrams (mg) of sodium should we consume each day?
1,500-2,300 mg
Builds and repairs muscles. Broken down into amino acids.
Proteins
Name the two types of vitamins
Fat & Water Soluble
A food label lists "Calories 250" and "Servings Per Container 2." If you eat the entire container, how many calories have you consumed?
500
Where do we get cholesterol from? (2)
Human Body & Animal Products
Type of nutrient found in all natural foods
Vitamins
Name one food that is rich in fiber
Beans, Whole Wheat, Fruits, Veggies
If a food product contains 10 grams of PROTEIN and you want to know how many calories per gram you are getting, what do you need to do?
Times 10 by 4
What are the two types of unsaturated fats?
Monounsaturated & Polyunsaturated