Carbohydrates
They are nutrient-dense carbohydrates.
What are starches and fibers?
They are needed to repair body tissues.
What are nutrients needed for?
Chicken, beef, fish, eggs and dairy.
What are foods with protein?
Vitamin C and B vitamins.
What are water-soluble vitamins? What vitamins occur in fruits and vegetables?
A unit of measure that measures heat energy.
What are calories?
Simple and complex.
What are the two groups of carbohydrates?
Saturated and unsaturated fats.
What are the two naturally occurring fat groups?
Small units that form protein.
What are amino acids?
Helps red blood cells carry oxygen.
What is the main function of iron?
Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats.
What are macronutrients?
4 calories per gram.
What is how much energy(calories) do carbohydrates supply?
It can lead to blockages in blood vessels.
Why is too much cholesterol harmful?
Rice and beans or squash and soybeans (tofu).
What are complete sets of protein?
It helps prevent tooth decay by strengthening teeth.
What is the main function of flouride?
The breaking down of food in your body.
What is digestion?
45-65%
What percentage of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates?
Hydrogen added to fat molecules in vegetable oils to make food stay fresh longer.
What are trans fats?
10-35%.
What is the recommended daily protein intake?
Serious reduction in a body's water content.
What is dehydration?
2,400 mg
What is the daily recommended limit of sodium?
Provision of quick bursts of energy vs. long-term, sustained energy.
What is the difference between between simple and complex carbohydrates?
They supply energy, form cells and maintain body temperature.
What do unsaturated and saturated fats have in common?
The growth and repair of your body's tissues.
What is the most important function of proteins?
The formation of bones and teeth; blood clotting; nerve funtions.
What is the main function of Calcium?
Give advice about daily nutrient needs for most healthy people.
What is the RDA or Recommended Dietary Allowance?