Nutrients
Substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy.
Nutrients
What are the 2 main types of carbohydrates?
Simple and Complex
Unsaturated fats are typically a _______________ when store at room temperature.
liquid (cooking oils)
The most important functions of proteins is growth and repair of the body's __________________.
Tissues
These types of vitamins are good fighting off cancer.
Antioxidants
The number of nutrients needed by the body.....
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Simple carbohydrates known as ________________.
Sugars
Unsaturated fats can help fight ________________.
heart disease
Why is protein from animal products considered a "complete protein"?
They contain all 9 essential amino acids.
Our body is composed of roughly __________% water.
65%
Carbs, fats, and proteins are good sources of _____________ for the body.
Energy
2 examples of complex carbohydrates are:
starches (potatoes/grains) and fiber (plant based foods)
Animal fat, which is a solid at room temperature, is an example _________________________.
Saturated fats
True or False.
10-35% of our daily calories should come from sugars.
False.
Proteins
A diet high in sodium could lead to high ____________________.
Blood pressure
The chemical process by which the body breaks down food to release energy.
Metabolism
Excess carbohydrates are store as ____________.
B. fat
True or False.
Cholesterol is NOT a necessary part of our diets.
True.....the liver produces all of the cholesterol that the body needs.
Red meat is a good source of _____________.
a. Iron
b. Vitamin E
c. Vitamin K
Electrolytes are important because it helps replace ___________ that is lost due to perspiration.
Sodium
The amount of energy released when food is broken down is measured in _________________.
Calories
The recommended percent of calories from carbs in our diets should be:
A. 10-20%
B. 25-35%
C. 45-65%
D. 60-70%
What type of fat is added to foods so that the food items last longer on the shelf?
Trans Fat
True or False.
Anemia is a condition that could result from a diet low in iron.
True
Nutrient-dense foods are typically high in _____________ and low in ________________.
vitamins/minerals.........calories