Carbs
types of carbs responsible for quick energy
simple (sugars)
This fat is solid at room temperature, commonly referred to as animal fats
saturated
Protein contains “links” of these which your body absorbs and reassembles for use
amino acids
blood sugar
glucose
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
calories
Types of carbs responsible for longer lasting energy
complex (starches)
this fat has the least risk associated with consumption
unsaturated
our body needs how many amino acids for daily function
20
fruit sugar
fructose
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is
metabolism
the complex carbohydrate that cannot be broken and is beneficial for preventing constipation and reduces the risk of colon cancer
fiber
trans fat
we need 9 amino acids by way of diet, what do we call those amino acids?
essential
table sugar
sucrose
"Good" Cholesterol
What does it do for our body?
HDL
helps body get rid of excess cholesterol so it does not build up on artery walls
What percentage intake of a persons caloric is recommended as carbohydrates
45-65%
Waxy Fatlike substance found in animal products that helps make cell membranes and nerve tissue and aids in digestion of fat
cholesterol
one example of a complete protein
meat, fish, chicken , animal sources
milk sugar
lactose
"Bad" cholesterol and what does it do to our body?
LDL
takes cholesterol to our arteries so it can collect on artery walls
two parts;
1. Bodys first source of energy
2. Excess/unused amounts of this energy is stored in the body as what
1. Glucose
2. Glycogen
Recommended percentage of daily amount of calories from fat
20-35%
two plant sources you could combine to make a complete protein
rice and beans
Bean soup and crackers
Black beans and rice
Pasta and peas
Whole wheat bread and peanut butter
Hummus (chickpeas and tahini)
Lentils and almonds
Roasted nuts, seeds, and peanuts
malt sugar
maltose
substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues and obtain energy
nutrients