fat
What happens if you eat excess amount of "energy"
it turns into fat
what are 4 examples of foods that contain protein?
meat, cheese, milk, nuts, beans, soy
what are examples of starchy food?
pasta, bread, potatoes, cereal
why do we need food?
for energy
if vitamins and minerals are needed in such small quantities, do we need them at all? why?
yes! even though they are needed in micro quantities, they are still needed for vital bodily functions
What basic body functions are supplied by the energy from fat?
heart beating, breathing
does milk have calcium, or protein?
trick question...it has both
in the middle of running a marathon, what food would you want to eat?
simple carbohydrate - like apples, bananas
is the amount of calories on the label always the amount in the whole package?
no, it depend on the serving size
are plumper people more likely to be warm than very thin people? why
fat helps insulate the body and keep you warm
is fat important for survival?
YES!
if you are a vegan, how would you need to get protein?
beans, nuts, soy
why can a simple carbohydrate be utilized by the body so quickly?
it is simple, so it can go straight into the blood stream
if there are 42 grams of total sugar and 39 grams of added sugar, how much natural sugar does the food contain?
3 grams
What foods are rich in vitamin C and will help to prevent scurvy?
citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes)
strawberries
broccoli
Brussel sprouts
why would you want to bring fatty foods with you on a hike (trail mix)
pound for pound, fat provides more energy than protein or carbohydrates
What is a time that I would need to eat extra protein?
1. growth as a kid
2. grow muscles
3. to heal wounds
if you are running a marathon tomorrow, what types of foods should you eat
complex carbohydrates and proteins
why is serving size information so important?
so you know how many nutrients are obtained from a specific amount of food
What is a whole grain?
why does my liver need me to have fat on/in my body?
what are 2 ways to get a complete protein?
meat (or animal products)
Beans mixed with a whole grain
HOT- If diabetics are concerned with keeping their blood sugar at just the right level, why do they eat snacks with a mixture of carbs, protein and fat?
What range - % of daily values on a nutrition label- do you want to stay between for appropriate levels
between 5% and 20%
what are 2 ways to get vitamin D, to avoid rickets?
1. stand in the sunlight (UV light)
2. eat foods that are high in vitamin D, like salmon, egg yolks, red meat and liver
3. eat foods that have vitamin D added to it (milk, breakfast cereal)