Nutrition
Substances in food that your body needs to carry out its normal functions
Nutrients
This is the number one drink you should use to hydrate yourself.
Water
This tool is used to help guide nutrition choices
MyPlate
A unit of heat that measures the energy in food
A calorie
Amino acids contain precursors to neurotransmitters. Name a neurotransmitter.
Dopamine, Serotonin, Norepinepherine
Sugars and starches are contained in foods
Carbohydrates
__________ cushions joints, tissues, and organs
Water
What are six categories of foods:
fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, dairy, fats/oils
How much exercise should teens get daily?
30 to 60 minutes
What do antioxidants do?
Fight of free radicals that destroy brain cells
The tough stringy part of raw fruits and vegetables that help with digestion.
Fiber
Water helps regulate body __________
Name 3 sources of protein
beef, poultry, nuts, seafood....
What type of type of food is a quick source of energy?
Carbohydrate
With out these micronutrients our brain may be susceptible to brain disease and mental decline:
Iron, copper, zinc, B6, B12, Folic Acid
Nutrient that provide the building blocks your body needs for growth.
Protein
How much water should teens and adults drink?
8-12 cups per day
Name two healthy oils?
Coconut, avacado, olive
What food group helps build muscle
Protein
How much of the body's energy resources does the brain use?
20%
______________means that living cells use nutrients to provide energy for activities
Metabolism
60 %
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should teens get daily?
6-8 servings
How many calories does your body need?
Different people need different amounts of calories to be active or stay at a healthy weight.
Change in mental function is one of the first signs of:
nutrient deficiency