CH
Cholesterols way of traveling through the bloodstream
What is lipoprotein
Is the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy.
What is metabolism
When you eat more than you burn
What is you gain weight
A type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants.
What is fiber
Two examples of protein?
What is meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, nuts, etc...
Does your body make all the protein you need or do you need to get it from foods?
What is yes but what we eat can still affect your cholesterol
What are the two main processes?
What is anabolism and catabolism
When you eat less than you burn
What is weight loss
What are some benefits of fiber?
What is digestive health, heart health, living longer
Two examples of trans fat?
What is microwave popcorn, fried food, frozen pizza, margarine, baked goods, etc...
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measure by this.
What is calories
What does anabolism do?
What is building up
How many calories do moderately active teenage girls need a day?
What is 2,000 to 2,200
What are some examples of fiber?
What is whole grains(oats, brown rice), Fruits(apples, berries), Vegetable(broccoli, carrots), Legumes
Two examples of simple carbohydrates?
Low Density Lipoprotein
What is bad cholesterol
What does catabolism do?
What is breaking down
What are examples of nutrient calories?
What is fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, nuts etc...
What is the daily recommendation of fiber for teenage girls?
What is 25-26 grams
Two examples of saturated fats
What is animals fats, dairy products like cream, butter, cheese
High Density Lipoprotein
What is good cholesterol
The number of calories your body burns at rest just to keep you alive.
What is BMR - Basal Metabolic Rate
What are examples of empty calories?
What is soda, candy, cookies, chips, fried foods etc...
What is the daily recommendation of fiber for teenage boys?
What is 31 to 38 grams
Two examples of unsaturated fats?
What is seafood, olive oil, sunflower oil, almonds, walnuts