Nutrition
How many calories does one gram of fat have?
9
Primary energy source
What is the primary function of vitamin A?
Healthy skin and teeth
Primary function of vitamin C?
Growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body.
How many calories per gram are in vitamins, minerals, and water
Zero
What are proteins primarily used for?
Growth and repair
What are micronutrients?
Needed only in small amounts and regulate body functions with vitamins and minerals.
Avocado is a good source of?
A healthy fat
What type of carbohydrates are there?
Simple and complex
What does deficiency mean?
Lack of a certain nutrient
What is cholesterol?
Waxlike substance needed for formation of cell membranes.
Water soluble vitamins consist of?
Vitamin C & B complex
What type of fat should you avoid as much as possible?
Trans fat
What are three major macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body
What are the building blocks of protein?
Amino acids
What do calories measure in food?
Energy provided by food
Examples of complex carbohydrates
Whole grains, vegetables, fruit, and beans
Examples of simple carbohydrates?
Bread, white rice, pasta, and candy
What are minerals?
Inorganic elements found in nature. Occur in foods naturally or as additives as well as in supplements.
What are the five food groups?
Grains, proteins, dairy, fruits, and vegetables
What does "total fat on a nutrition label include?
Saturated, unsaturated, and trans fat
What is insulin?
Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone made by your pancreas that helps your body use sugar for energy.
What can high salt intake potentially lead too?
High blood pressure
What vitamins are fat soluble?
A, D, E and K