Photosynthesis
What is photosynthesis?
photosynthesis is the process where light is converted to energy
what does BMI even mean?
Body mass index
What is a balance meal?
A balance meal is a recommended portion of each food group.
What is a main source of energy
Carbohydrates
What is the building block of Protein?
Amino acids
what Mrs. gren stands for?
Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion, nutrition
What two measurements must you have to begin calculating your BMI
Your height & your Weight
Why is a balance meal in important?
It's important because it can maintain your health and weight.
What is a secondary source of engergy
fats
Egg, Fish, Milk, Beans
what is the Chloroplasts responsible for?
organelles found in plant cells which are sites for photosynthesis
What must you convert from Feet to inches
Your height
What are the six-food group in the Caribbean
Staples, legumes, vegetables, food from animals, fruits, fats and oils
what is a deficiency caused by a lack vitamin C
Scurvy
What are the main functions of protein in the body?
Protein helps repair and build your tissues.
what is the chlorophyll responsible for?
it is responsible to give the plant its color.
obese
Name one food from each food group.
Staples-Bread, flour, cereals, macaroni, spaghetti, rice.
Legumes-Red peas, black-eye peas, cow peas, split peas, peanuts, other dried peas, beans and nuts.
Fruits-Mango, guava, orange, pineapple, West Indian cherry, pawpaw.
Food from animals-fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, ham, sausages. Sardines, liver, heart, kidney, tripe.
Fats and oils-butter, margarine, bacon, salt pork, coconut oil, fat on meat, fat in whole milk.
what is a deficiency caused by a lack of vitamin A
Night blindless
Kwashiorkor
what is the structure of a leaf?
wax cuticle, upper epidermis, palisade layer, chloroplast, xylem, phloem, lower epidermis, spongy mesophyll, guard cell and stomata.
Can your BMI be calculated in both the Metric & the Imperial system?
yes
How much present of each food group you need for your to be balance.
41% Staples
21% legumes
11% vegetables
11% food from animal
11% fruits
5% fats
what is are 2 sources of carbohydrate?
rice,flour,pastas,sugar,potatoes,fruits
vegetable,nuts,whole grains,bread
What is the name of the solution used to test for protein?
The Biuret solution.