Carbohydrates
Name three foods that contain carbohydrates
Name three foods that contain protein.
Meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, seeds, tofu, tempeh, milk, yogurt
Does eating fat make you fat? Share one fact check about fats.
NO. No single nutrient leads to weight gain. We NEED to eat fats to survive.
Name the three macronutrients and one food item from each category. Bonus: is there a 4th macronutrient? If so, what is it?
Protein (meat, fish, beans, nuts, milk)
Fat (butter, oil, nuts)
Carbohydrates (bread, pasta, fruit, dairy)
Water: we need it large quantities, but it does not provide any energy
What do we call carbohydrates, or sugar once it's broken down in the body? (Hint - it starts with the letter G)
Glucose
9 of these building blocks that make up proteins are considered essential. What is another name for these "building blocks of proteins"?
Amino Acids!
histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine
Name three foods that contain a source of fat.
Butter, oils, avocados, nuts, seeds, meats, peanut butter, sour cream, whipped cream
This energy source is essential for healthy hair and skin, its insulates us to keep us warm in the cold, and protects our organs.
Fat
Where does our body store carbohydrates to use for energy in between meals?
Muscle and liver
List two things this energy source is essential for.
cell growth and tissue repair, making hormones/enzymes, and preserving lean muscle mass.
Name two things our bodies use fats for.
A severe shortage of a nutrient is known as a _______ ________.
Nutrient Deficiency
Share a fact check that normalizes eating carbohydrates
The brain prefers to use carbohydrates for energy
Share one myth and one fact check about protein.
protein is the most important macronutrient
protein is the only thing we need to build muscle
some protein sources are "good" and some are "bad"
Name the four fat soluble vitamins
Vitamins K, A, D, E
The red blood cells can only use this for energy. This energy source is required for proper functioning of the brain, kidneys, and muscles (including the heart and lungs)
Carbohydrates
When carbohydrates are restricted, the body transforms _______ into carbs to use for energy.
Amino acids (proteins)
Name one of the essential amino acids.
histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine
How can you tell the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat?
Saturated are solid at room temperature (butter, fat on meat, coconut oil)
Unsaturated are liquid at room temperature (olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, other vegetable oils)
Approximately 75% of body weight comes from this nutrient.
Water