What's Missing?
What fat is missing from the following plate: bread, lettuce, tomato, turkey, and ___?
cheese
Are avacados a good or bad source of fat?
Good
What are the 3 macronutrients?
What is the difference between a complex and a simple carbohydrate?
Complex carbs release glucose slower and more gradually (maintaining steady energy levels).
Simple carbs quickly break glucose down and provides a rapid source of energy.
What protein is missing from the plate: whole-grain pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, alfredo sauce, and ___?
chicken or shrimp
Is brown rice a good or bad source of fiber?
Good
What are carbohydrates?
Sugar molecules that your body breaks down into glucose for energy
What are the 2 types of fiber?
*bonus if you say the difference*
soluble and insoluble
What healthy carbohydrate is missing from the plate: egg, turkey bacon, and ___?
fruit, oats, yogurt, or whole wheat bread
Is pork a good or bad source of protein?
Bad
What are fats?
1 of the 3 main macronutrients that is essential for building cell membranes, producing important hormones, absorbing vitamins, and protecting organs
What are the 3 types of fats?
unsaturated, saturated, trans
What fiber is missing from the plate: (adobo) chicken, rice, and __?
beans
Is low-fat yogurt a good or bad source of carbohydrates?
Bad
What are proteins?
1 of the 3 main nutrients (along with carbs and fats) that build and repair muscles, tissues, and organs (and have other bodily functions)
What are the 3 types of proteins?
animal-based, plant-based, milk-based