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What is the main organ of the digestive system?
Stomach
How many types of nutrients do we need? (number)
6
Carbohydrates can be dividedn into:
Simple and complex
mention 2 examples of unsaturated fat:
avocado, olive oil, nuts, margarine
Proteins are made up of small units called:
Aminoacids
Why do you need food?
to obtain nutrients and energy
True or false: The more exercise you do, the less calories you need to consume.
False
Simple carbs are called:
Sugars
which of the 3 fats is the one you should consume: (the good type of fat)
Unsaturated fat
Your body need this nutrient for growth and tissue repair
Proteins
When food is used for energy, the amount of energy released is measured in:
Calories
Are the substances in food that provide the raw materials and energy the body needs
Nutrients
Give an example of a complex carb:
Starch
Mention the 3 types of fats:
saturated, unsaturated and trans fat
true or false: Saturated fat is usually liquid at room temperature
False, solid
Mention the 6 types os nutrients:
carbohydrates, fats, water, minerals, protein, vitamins
What percentage of your daily Calories should come from Carbs?
45-65%
Mention 2 foods that contain starch
potatoe, rice, wheat, corn, pasta
One gram of carbohydrate contains ___ calories
4 calories
What is cholesterol?
Is a waxy, fatlike substance found in product from animals that if you consume it a lot can cause heart disease
This nutrient is the major source of energy
Carbohydrates
A food that contain______ wil be good for eating before walikng 3 km
starches
this type of carbohydrate gives you a burst of energy:
Sugar (simple)
1 gram of fat provides ____ calories
9 calories
Proteins are divided in 2 groups, name them and describe each one
complete (come from animals) ; incomplete (come from plants)