Nutrients
Foods
Basics of Nutrition
Proteins
Water
100

Soluble & Insoluble

What are the two different fats?

100

It has empty calories.

Foods with no nutrition value such as candy.

100

Foods that have zero nutritive value.

What is candy?

100

These are small units that make up protein.

What are amino acids?

100

Symptoms include brain fog, lethargy and an unwell feeling.

What are symptoms of dehydration?

200

The science of how the body uses food.

What is nutrition?

200

Is a good source of calcium.

What is milk, yogurt and cheese.

200

The rate at which the body burns energy while at rest.

What is metabolism?

200

Protein is the main component of most cells.

What is the 'building block' of the body?

200

Water is considered this aspect of nutrition.

What is an essential nutrient? 

300

It is measuring in calories.

What is food energy?

300

Caffienated drinks such as coffee and soda can cause this.

What is dehydration?

300

This provides 7Gs of calories but is not considered a nutrient.

What is alcohol?

300

Contains more than 5g of protein.

What is a can of beans.

300

This organ consists of 90% water.

What is the brain?

400
  • Activity level

  • Age

  • Weight

  • Gender

  • Growth

What are factors that can change the number of calories a person needs?

400

These provide all 9 essential amino acids.

What is meat?

400

Known to pack a solid nutrition punch.

What are nutrient-dense foods?

400

It is best to consume a protein source 30-60 minutes after this.

What is strength training such as weight lifting?

400

The main function of water.

What carries nutrients and oxygen to cells?

500

Energy in = Energy out

When does energy balance and weight management occur?

500

This cushions vital organs such as the liver and heart.

What are fats?

500

Another name for simple carbohydrates.

What is sugar?

500

Very large proteins that weaken or destroy foreign substances.

What are antibodies?

500

Thirst.

What is a warning signal that you are getting dehydrated?

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