Carbs
What is "carb" short for?
Carbohydrates
What is a complex carb?
Starch, which provides energy to the body over longer periods of time because they take time to break down.
Do you need fiber in your diet?
Yes, and the older you get, the more you need.
What are fats?
They are the highest caloric food type.
They are essential nutrients important for proper body function. Fats are part of body tissue and carry nutrients and vitamins, but too much fat will make YOU fat, so don't eat too many fats.
This super food can swim? What is it?
Salmon, which is a good source of protein & omega 3s, which can help your HDL.
What are carbohydrates?
They are the sugars and starches found in food
Name some foods that have complex carbs. (based on the lesson)
Bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes
What is dietary fiber?
Is comes from the non-digestible part of a plant.
What are saturated fats?
They are usually solid at room temperature, like butter and animal fat. Too much of this fat can lead to heart disease, obesity, and cancer.
This super food grows on a farm, can be used as a milk substitute, and is found in some Chinese food?
Soybeans! It's a good substitute for animal products.
What are the 2 types of carbs?
Simple and complex
What are the best sources of carbs?
fruit, veggies and whole grains
What is soluble fiber?
It helps get rid of dietary fiber. It slows digestion.
What are unsaturated fats?
The are fats that are liquid at room temperature, like olive oil and peanut oil.
Broccoli, asparagus, green beans and kale are examples of.....?
Green veggies, which have lots of vitamin C, folate, and fiber.
What is a simple carb?
They are easy for the body to process and their energy is released quickly.
What percentage of simple carbs should you have daily?
Less than 10%. so ease up on the candy, cake, and soda.
What is insoluble fiber?
Helps to provide needed bulk to waste and speeds the passage of food in the digestive system
What are trans saturated fats?
They are found in unnatural/processed food, like margarine, cookie, candy.
These are the WORST fats, so be careful!
What kind of grains are considered a super food?
Whole grains! Lots of antioxidants!
Name some foods that have simple carbs. (based on the lesson)
Milk, soda, table sugar, candy, cake
What percentage of complex carbs should you have daily?
60%, which is higher than you might have thought.
How much fiber do you need a day?
3 servings
Do you need a lot of fat in your diet?
No, you don't, but you need some, so have a little saturated and unsaturated fat every once in a while.
What is the key to a healthy diet?
Variety. Don't just eat one thing all the time, especially fatty/sugary processed food like candy, cake, and ice cream.