Carbohydrates
This is the body’s primary source of energy.
What are Carbohydrates?
Fill in the blank: Protein should make up _____ of total calories.
What is 15%?
This helps to shield against heart disease.
What are Good Cholesterol?
Fill in the blank: The two main types of carbohydrates are __________ and __________.
What are simple and complex?
Provide all the essential amino acids
What is animal-origin protein
This is typically liquid at a room temperature and common from plant source.
What are Unsaturated Fats?
This hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels by allowing glucose to enter cells.
What is Insulin?
May not provide all adequately
What is vegetable-origin proteins
Fill in the blank: _____ are insoluble in water can exist as either liquid or solid at room temperature.
What are Lipids?
Whole grains, legumes, and vegetables are examples of this type of carbohydrate.
What are complex carbohydrates?
Fill in the Blank Amino Acid are the building blocks of ________.
What is Protein
Fill in the blank: _____ it is often from animal source and typically solid.
What are Saturated Fats?
Fill in the blank: Excess carbohydrates in the body are stored in the liver and muscles as __________ for later energy use.
What is Glycogen?
Fill in the blank: Building blocks of life made of chains of _____ ______
What is Amino Acids
What increases the risk of heart disease, is better when reduced, high in saturated fat and trans fatty acids?
What is Bad Cholesterol?