Nutrition
What is Nutrition's ?
Nutrition's is the food and drinks we consume, how it affects our bodies, and the relationship between health, diet, and chronic disease.
Carbohydrates is also know as ________________
THE BODY’S MAIN SOURCE OF ENERGY
What is Protein ?
Protein is a substance that is built from amino acids that is found in many foods.
What is the caloric intake % for fats ?
10%
50%
20%-35%
75%
20-35% of caloric intake.
Zinc Supports the immune system.
True or False
Zinc Supports the immune system. True
What 2 categories are nutrients divided into ?
Macronutrients, which are required by the body in large amounts, are abundant in fruits, veggies and grains.
Micronutrients, which are required by the body in small amounts.
What should be our calorie intake % ?
72%
33%
8%
45-65%
Should be between 45-65% of calorie intake
How much % does protein provides the body with of its dietary energy?
8%
2%
80%
10%-15%
Protein provides the body with 10-15% of its dietary energy.
How many calories are in every gram of fat?
80
6
12
9
There are 9 calories in every gram of fat
Which macronutrients helps with growth and repair the body?
Protein
What are the 3 main macronutrients?
Carbs
Proteins
Fats
How many calories does a gram of carbohydrates provides?
21
13
4
6
Each gram of carbohydrates provides 4 calories.
Food examples for protein.
Food Examples include: eggs, nuts, beans, fish, soy, selfish, meat, and milk
Where can trans fats be found in ?
Raw food
Fried food
Trans fats: Usually found in fried food or food cooked at high heat to create hydrogenated oil.
What are the 2 micronutrients?
Vitamins & Minerals
What provides essential components for metabolism to be carried out.
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Meganutrients
Micronutrients
What does the body breaks carbohydrates down into?
Waste
Fat
Glucose
The body breaks carbohydrates down into glucose.
Proteins provides how many calories per gram?
28
32
14
4
4 calories per gram
Fats in food come in several forms, saturated and unsaturated and trans fat.
Water soluble vitamins dissolve in water.
True or False
Water soluble vitamins dissolve in water. False, Water soluble vitamins- absorbed directly to blo odstream; excess detected by kidneys and pass through urine
Name the 6 major groups of nutrients that perform different and unique functions in our body.
Protein
Carbs
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Name 3 good carbs & 3 bad carbs.
Good carbs consist of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes.
Bad carbs consist of pastries, sodas, highly processed food, white rice, white bread and any other white flour food (i.e. added sugar, refined sugar)
How many amino acids does the body needs?
10
15
70
20
The body needs 20 amino acids, 12 made by the body and 9 essential amino acids, from food
Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the liver & fat.
True or False
Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the liver & fat. True
What is the recommended daily amount of water
for men? women?
Men: need about 3.7 liters of water daily, 3 liters (13 cups). women need 2.7 liters daily, 2.2 liters (9 cups).