Nutrition is defined as...
The study of diet.
Energy
Solid
Helps with bone growth, water balance, metabolism, and nerve and muscle function.
Minerals
Protiens are needed to help repair ___________.
Damaged tissue.
What are good sources to find information on nutrition? List 3
Websites that end in .gov, .org, or .edu.
Doctors
Nurses
Registered Dieticians
Health instructors
Health books
Nutritionalists
List the two types of carbohydrates.
Simple and Complex
What are the healthiest sources of fat discussed in class?
BONUS: List 3 places where they are found, that we discussed.
Unsaturated fats
Fish, nuts and vegetable oils.
Helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, horomone development, wound healing and nerve function.
Vitamins
What percentage of your calories should come from protein?
10-30%
Why is it called breakfast?
breaking the fast.
How much of your grains should consist of whole grains?
Half
Processed foods contain which kinds of fats?
(Saturated, unsaturated or trans fats)
trans fats
50-75%
Protein is found in what foods?
Meat, eggs, milk and other dairy products.
Dried beans and nuts.
List the 5 food groups
Dairy
Grains
Protein
Fruits
Vegetables
List 3 types of simple carbohydrates and what types of food they are found in.
glucose, fructose and sucrose.
Found in fruit drinks, candy, cakes, and cookies.
Too much saturated fats can cause ______ and ______.
Heart disease and cancer
List 2 common minerals
Zinc
Sodium
Potassium
Iron
Calcium
One gram of protein equals how many calories?
four
List the six nutrients
Fats
Carbohydrates
Protiens
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
________ comes from carbohydrates that the body cannot digest.
Fiber
The body needs a certain amount of fat to: (List 4 things from your notes).
Protect against cold.
Provide energy for muscles.
Provide a layer of padding between skin and muscles.
Protect internal organs.
Vitamins are found in which food group?
All of them
Daily DOUBLE: What 3 things should be included in your breakfast to make it nutritious?
Fruit
Protien
Whole grains