Name that Nutrient
C
Carbohydrates
The purpose for eating carbohydrates is for _______.
Energy
Seafood is a type of
Protein
An example of a healthy fat is ______.
Avocado
Which nutrient do our bodies need most of every day?
Water
F
Fats
The two types of carbohydrates are _____ and _____.
Simple and Complex
Which one of these is an incomplete protein?
(Steak, Chicken, Lobster, Lentils)
Lentils
Other than drinking beverages, how else can you consume water?
(Taking a shower, eating eggs, breathing, eating vegetables)
Eating Vegetables
Why do we need to eat a variety of food?
One type of food does not have all of the nutrients that we need to survive.
P
Protein
What is the purpose of fiber?
Digestion. (It can not be digested but aids in digestion by helping to eliminate waste)
Where do Minerals come from?
The Earths crust.
We need about half of our body weight in ounces of this nutrient daily.
Water
Vitamins help your body
(Repair and regrow, lubricate joints, protect your organs, use other nutrients and fight infection)
Use other nutrients and fight infection
V
Vitamins
We get long-term energy from Complex Carbohydrates, like
(Yogurt and Cheese, Chicken and Beef, Pasta and Starchy Vegetables, Strawberries and Bananas)
Pasta and Starchy Vegetables
Which Essential Nutrient's main function is to control important chemical reactions in the body?
Minerals
What type of essential nutrient is oil?
Fat
An example of a Complex Carbohydrate (long term energy) is:
(Donuts, Chips, Soda, Pasta)
Pasta
M and W
Minerals and Water
What is the purpose of fats?
To store energy. (They are used by the body to store energy.)
What are the two types of proteins? Give an example of each.
Complete and Incomplete.
(Example: Complete-Steak, Incomplete-Beans)
What nutrient has twice as many calories as carbohydrates?
Fats
When a high-carb/ high-sugar meal or snack is consumed without any sources of protein, fiber or fat, blood glucose (sugar) levels drop. This is called
Crash and Burn effect