Background info
What are the 6 important nutrients for the human body?
What is carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Define saturated and unsaturated fats
What is saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Unsaturated fats are soft or oily at room temperature.
Define vitamins and minerals
What is Vitamins: organic compounds. Minerals: Inorganic compounds
What are the 3 main functions of proteins in the human body?
What is rebuild and repair tissue, regulate body functions, and provide energy and heat
How many glasses of water should a person drink a day?
What is 6-8 glasses
Define nutrition
What is all body processes relating to food
What are the main types of lipids found in the human body?
What is triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols
What is antioxidant, and electrolyte
Basic component of all body cells?
What is protein
How does water regulate the body’s temperature?
What nutrient is the main source of energy?
What is carbohydrates
Why are lipids important to the human body?
What is maintains body temperature, cushion organ and bones, aids in absorption of fat soluble, provides flavor to meals
What type of essential nutrient are antioxidants?
What is vitamins
How many amino acids make up a protein?
What is 22 amino acids
Why is water important for digestion?
What is it softens the foods through the digestive tract
Define calories
What is the amount of heat produce during metabolism measured
What are lipids commonly called?
What is fats and oils
What does calcium help with?
What is develops and maintains bones and teeth, etc
What are the building blocks of proteins?
What is amino acids
How much water makes up the human body?
What is 50% - 70%
Common sources of carbohydrates?
What is fruits, dairy, vegetables, bread, whole grains, and rice
What are some examples of healthy and unhealthy fats?
What is Saturated: meats, eggs, whole milk, cream. Unsaturated: vegetable oils, margarines, fish, peanuts
What is the function of antioxidants?
What is they protect the body from free radicals
How does protein affect muscle growth and repair?
What is repairs damaged cells
What are the benefits of staying hydrated?
What is gets rid of waste, and keeps body at regular temperature