Protein
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True or False? Foods that contain carbohydrates should be avoided.
False - Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy. Many nutritious foods are sources of carbohydrate, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. These foods provide vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, which can positively affect our health.
What type of fruit is a great source of Vitamin C?
Citrus Fruits - oranges, lemons, grapefruit, orange juice
True or False? A vegetarian diet can provide the recommended amount of protein for people of all ages
True - A vegetarian eating style can meet nutrient needs, including protein, for infants to older adults, if it’s well planned and includes a variety of foods.
How many types of fats are there and what are their names?
3 total - Unsaturated fats, saturated fats, and trans fats
What is the function of protein?
Used for growth, build and repair body tissues. Regulates body processes and to supply energy. Forms parts of every cell in your body, makes up 50% of body weight, maintain strength.
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
Simple and Complex Carbs
What is the function of vitamins in the human body?
Helps the body unleash energy stored in carbs, proteins, and fats.
True or False? Three servings from the Dairy Group are recommended daily for adolescents and adults
True! For both males and females ages 9 and older, 3 cups (or cup equivalents) of low-fat or fat-free dairy products, such as milk, cheese, yogurt, or calcium-fortified soymilk are recommended per day. These foods and beverages provide important nutrients, like calcium and vitamin D.
True or False? All types of dietary fat are the same
False - Healthier types of fat come from plant-based sources, such as vegetable oils and nuts. Fish, like salmon, also contain heart healthy forms of fat. Saturated fats and trans fats may increase the risk of heart disease, so it is recommended that these types of fat be limited. You can do this by choosing lean cuts of meat, skinless poultry and low fat or fat-free dairy products and by reviewing the Nutrition Facts Label.
Please give three examples of protein sources
Give an example of a simple AND a complex carb
Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables
Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in foods such as fruits, milk, and milk products. They are also found in processed and refined sugars such as candy, table sugar, syrups, and soft drinks.
What are the two types of vitamins? What is the difference between the two?
Fat-Soluble: dissolves in fat and can be stored in the body.
Water-Soluble: dissolves in water and cannot be stored by the body.
What is metabolism?
It is the process your body uses to break down food into energy
True or False? Unsaturated fat is solid at room temperature
False! Saturated fat is solid at room temperature. Unsaturated fat is liquid at room temperature
What are the two types of proteins AND give an example for each
Complete protein: contains all of essential amino acids (building blocks that make up proteins). Ex: meat, fish, poultry, milk, yogurt, eggs, and soybeans.
Body needs 20 amino acids to function properly. Body produces only 11, while 9 is from food we eat
Incomplete protein: does not contain all of essential amino acids. Ex: grains (whole, pastas), legumes (dried beans, peas, lentils), nuts and seeds.
True or False? Excess carbs are stored as protein
FALSE! Excess carbs are stored as fat
True or false? Sunlight is a source of Vitamin D
True! When your skin is exposed to sunlight, it makes vitamin D from cholesterol. The sun's ultraviolet B (UVB) rays hit cholesterol in the skin cells, providing the energy for vitamin D synthesis to occur.
What types of diets can be bad for you?
Can Diets Be Unhealthy? Everyone needs enough calories to keep their bodies running well. Any diet on which you don't eat enough calories and important nutrients can be harmful. Extreme low-fat diets also can be bad for you.
What are the two types of unsaturated fat?
Monounsaturated fat and Polyunsaturated fat
How many amino acids are there in protein? How many are essential? Why are they called essential?
22 amino acids total - 9 are essential - they are essential because they cannot be produced in the body but are necessary for essential bodily functions -tissue growth, energy production, immune function and nutrient absorption
What chemical are simple and complex carbs turned into when digested in the body?
Both simple and complex carbohydrates are turned to GLUCOSE (blood sugar) in the body and are used as energy. Glucose is used in the cells of the body and in the brain.
Name the four main fat soluble vitamins
A - good for skin and hair, bone and tooth formation, helps people see in dim light (carotene)
D - helps maintain heart action and nervous system function, aids in bone and tooth formation
E - protects blood cells, body tissue, and essential fatty acids
K - essential for blood clotting functions
What are the six classes of nutrients?
Carbs - fats - proteins - vitamins - minerals - water
Give an example of a saturated and unsaturated fat and explain how you know they are that type of fat
Saturated Fats: butter, ghee, suet, lard, coconut oil and palm oil, cakes, biscuits, fatty cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, cured meats like salami, chorizo and pancetta, cheese.
Unsaturated Fats: