Carbs
This percent of our daily intake should come from carbohydrates.
What is ~45-65%?
These are the building blocks of protein.
What are amino acids?
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
What is 9?
This is the body's main source of fuel and energy.
What is carbs?
This is the most popular pizza topping.
Pepperoni
Carbohydrates are broken down into this for absorption and energy.
What is glucose?
Protein is essential for?
What is growth, repair, and maintenance of good health?
Name three food sources of fats.
What is butter, peanut butter, oil, nuts, seeds, etc?
This is the body's main building block of growth and repair.
What is protein?
This fruit is the most popular worldwide.
What is mango?
Digestion of carbohydrates starts at this point in the body.
What is the mouth?
What do All cells and tissue contain?
What is protein?
A small amount of fat is an essential part of?
What is a healthy, balanced diet?
What is the study of nutrients in the food and drinks we consume?
What is Nutrition?
British sailors were called "limeys" as they used to eat limes to prevent this disease.
What is scurvy?
What do Good carbs consist of?
What is whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes?
This percent of your daily intake should come from protein.
What is about 10-15%?
These are the three main type of fats.
How many calories are in 1 gram of Protein?
What is 4?
According to legend, this was the first fruit eaten on the moon.
What is peach?
This part of the body needs a constant supply of glucose because it cannot store it.
What is the brain?
If there is not enough of this nutrient then protein will be used for energy and will start breaking down lean mass.
What is carbohydrates?
This fatty acid is important to brain health.
BONUS: Name a food source of this.
What is omega 3s?
BONUS: Walnuts, salmon/fatty fish, algae oil, chia seeds,
What is an excellent Fat source?
What is Avocado?
This vegetable was first grown for medicine.
What is carrots?