chapter 5
What does FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
what are sugars?
Simple carbohydrates
What plant is a complete protein?
soy beans
What are vitamins?
complex substances in food
How many weeks can you live without food?
6 weeks
What is measured in units called kilocalories?
energy
What are some foods that contribute fiber?
Fruits,vegetables,peas
What type of protein are most plant proteins called?
incomplete proteins
what are 2 ways to get vitamin d?
sunshine vitamin and fortified milk
What percent of the body is water?
55 to 75 percent
What are two examples of DRIs?
RDAs and AIs
what are the three carbohydrates?
sugers, starches, and fiber
The chemical structure of a fatty acid includes ____
hydrogen
What does Vitamin C do for your body?
Helps maintain healthy capillaries, bones, skin, and teeth.
What percent of oil is water?
0%
What do carbohydrates do?
provide the body's main source of energy
How many soft drinks do most teens drink daily ?
3 to 5
Health experts recommend that teen get ___ to ___ percent of their calories from proteins.
10, 30
What are fat-soluble vitamins absorbed and transported by?
Fat
Where is Quercetin found in?
In onions, tea, and many vegetables
What is an enzyme?
Special proteins that help chemical reactions take place
what is the difference between sugars and starches?
sugars are monosaccharides and starches are polysaccharides.
How many grams of protein are in 3 oz of halibut?
23 grams
what are three forms of Vitamin A?
Retinol,retinal, and retinoic acid
What are phytochemicals?
Naturally occurring chemical compounds.