Macronutrients
What are the building block of protein?
How many vitamins are there?
13
How many minerals does your body need?
22
Complex carb
Various answers
What is HFCS and why do manufacturers use it?
High Fructose Corn Syrup
It is cost effective and sweet
What are the sub categories of unsaturated fats?
Poly & Mono
What is the difference between fat and water soluble vitamins? (Explain where the body stores)
Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and organs and fat cells - Water soluble are flushed out through the urinary system
Iron Deficiency
Anemia
Plant based protein
Tofu, beans, Legumes, ETC - various
Define Fortified Foods
products with added vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients (like protein/fats) to boost their nutritional value, addressing deficiencies, restoring nutrients lost in processing, or enhancing health benefits
What is an incomplete vs a complete protein?
Complete proteins contain all 9 essential amino acids and incomplete proteins do not
What mineral does Vitamin D have a relationship with?
Calcium and its absorption
What is the amount of sodium you need? Can consume? Most Americans do consume?
500
1500
5000
A diet high in foods containing saturated fats can lead to the development of this disease
Cancer or Heart Disease
How many teens in the USA actually meet the recommended daily physical fitness goals?
1 in 5
List the 3 macronutrients in energy order
Carbs
Fats/Lipids
Protein
What are three symptoms of Vitamin K deficiency?
Bruising
Bleeding
Nose bleeds
Blood in urine
Heavy menstrual cycle
Weakened bones
What are 2 of the roles that Zinc play?
Cell division
Cell growth
Wound healing
Breakdown Carbs
What foods have the highest amount of sodium and saturated fats?
ultra processed
What carcinogen is in ready dye?
Benzidine
Carbohydrates provide ______ calories of energy per gram
4
List 3 of the Vitamin B complexes
thiamin (B1)
riboflavin (B2)
niacin (B3)
pantothenic acid (B5)
pyridoxine (B6)
biotin (B7)
folate or 'folic acid' when included in supplements (B9)
cyanocobalamin (B12).
What are 2 examples of major minerals and 2 examples of trace minerals?
Major -
Include calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and sulfur
Trace -
Include iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, fluoride, chromium, molybdenum, arsenic, nickel, silicon, boron and cobalt
Which protein has the highest amount of magnesium?
Fish - Salmon, Mackerel, Tuna
What are the 5 types of diabetes?
1
2
3
3C
Gestational