Nutrients
This macronutrient is the body's main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
This carb source gives a quick burst of short term energy.
Simple/Refined (i.e. Sugar)
What foods provide a significant source of protein?
Meat, fish, beans, eggs, cheese
The main function of fats is to...
store energy.
Vitamin needed for vision.
Vitamin A
This macronutrient works to repair and build muscles.
Protein
This carb source provides longer term energy.
Complex carbs
List 2 non-animal sources of protein.
Nuts, quinoa, lentils, etc.
True or False - Fats are the most caloric dense nutrient.
True - 9 calories/gram
This vitamin is a fat-soluble vitamin and can be provided by the sun.
Vitamin D
This macronutrient is essential for vitamin absorption and provides the most concentrated source of energy.
Fat
True or False: Carbs are digested easier and quicker than protein and fat.
True
_____% of your daily calorie intake should come from protein (HINT: it's a % range).
10-35%
List 2 sources of healthy fats...
Nuts, avocado, olive oil, olives, peanut butter, fatty fish, seeds.
Vitamin that helps boost the immune system.
Vitamin C
These micronutrients are dissolved by either fat or water.
Vitamins
This carb source cannot be digested by humans.
The outer casing of corn
How many amino acids are there?
20 but only 9 are considered essential (meaning your body doesn't create them on it's own)
Unsaturated fats are healthy fats. Are they usually liquid or solid at room temperature?
Liquid - like olive oil
This vitamin is important to help blood clot.
Vitamin K
Trace elements found in food that are used by the body.
Minerals
How much fiber is recommended daily?
Women - 25 grams/day
Men - 36 grams/day
What are complete proteins?
Foods that provide all the amino acids the body needs - typically animal products like meat, fish, cheese, eggs, etc.
List the 4 fat-soluble vitamins.
A, D, E, & K
Mineral that carries blood through out the body.