Proteins
Proteins are made up of what?
Amino Acids
How many Amino Acids are there in Total?
20
What is another word for Fats?
Lipids
Why is a CarboHydrate named a CarboHydrate?
describe the structure
A calorie is a unit of what ?
Energy
Why are the 9 essential Amino Acids, called Esssential?
Body can not make them on its own
How many grams of protein does the average person need each day?
About 50g
List 3 food items that have saturated?
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How many calories does a Summo Wrestler eat each day?
10,000
What is the second most common cancer in the USA?
Colorectal
What part of your body is made up of Proteins?
Everything
List 3 foods that are COMPLETE proteins
Animals and products
List 3 food items that have unsaturated?
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List 3 foods that have complex - Starchy carbohydrates
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What organ up-takes the most nutrients and passes it into the bloodstream?
Small intestine
How many different proteins are in the human body?
20,000 - 80,000
What is the only plant that has all 9 essential amino acids?
Soybeans
In what type of foods can only Cholesterol be found?
Animal foods and products
List 4 reasons why fiber is good for you
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For one gram of Protein how many calories is there?
4
List 3 foods that are INCOMPLETE proteins
Veggies, grains, beans, fruits
How would you advise a Vegetarian to get all their required protein in their diet?
Diversity
List 4 things FATS are good for
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What is the structural difference between STARCH and CELLULOS?
The bond between them
What is the pharynx do in the digestive system?
closes the tube to your lungs. To keep you from chocking