Food labels
What is the daily recommended value of sugar?
9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories)
what are nutrients
Why is Protein Important?
Your body uses amino acids to build and repair muscles and bones
what percent of children are obese
17%
Why are teslas better than gas cars
they arent
What you get from fruit
low in fat, sodium, and calories
what are carbohydrates
Carbohydrates, or carbs, are sugar molecules. Along with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of three main nutrients found in foods and drinks.
Why are Carbs Important?
energy source, help control blood glucose and insulin metabolism, participate in cholesterol
how many calories should a human eat a day
2,000 calories a day for women and 2,500 for men.
what does an alternator do
convert chemical energy to electrical energy so that you can charge and replenish the battery in your engine and other electrical components in a car
What you get from vegetables
They provide folate, potassium, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
are organic foods healthier?
There isn't a concrete study that proves organic foods lead to healthier children
Why are Fats Important?
provide needed energy in the form of calories and keeps body warm
what are macronutrients
the nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy
What does transmission do for an engine
enable the gear ratio between the drive wheels and engine to adjust as the car slows down and speeds up
What two foods groups could peas and beans fit into?
vegetable or protein food
are natural supplements good for you
In addition to a healthy diet, there is evidence that some supplements can benefit your overall well-being with little to no risk
what are calories
Calories are the energy we get from food
what are micronutrients
vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts.
What is the fastest road-legal car
2006 Ford GT
list 3 positive elements of a food label
vitamins, carbohydrates, protein
how long can you keep left over food
3 to 4 days in the refrigerator
When are calories bad?
Nutrient dense calories are the calories you get from unprocessed foods from each of the food groups
who was at the heart of the obesity epidemic
food industry
what is the fastest quarter-mile race time
Pininfarina Battista with 8.55-second quarter-mile time