Carbohydrates
These foods have carbohydrates.
What are Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, or Starchy Foods?
This Type of NUTRIENT stores energy and makes up cell membranes (basically fat, oils, and wax).
What are lipids?
The two types of nucleic acids are DNA and this.
What is RNA?
Proteins are made of smaller parts called this
What are amino acids?
The instructions for making proteins are carried by this molecule.
What is DNA?
True or False. Eggs have Carbohydrates.
Is this False?
Surprisingly, when you burn fat, most of it leaves the body this way.
What is exhalation?
DNA is found in this part of the cell.
What is the nucleus?
Meat, beans, and nuts are good food sources of this macronutrient
What are proteins?
Of the three macronutrients, this one gives you the most energy per gram.
What is fat?
These are the side effects of not having carbohydrates.
What are headaches, weakness, Constipation, kidney problems, and heart problems?
These foods have lipids.
What are dairy products, animal fats, oils, fish, eggs, baked goods, avocados, and fried foods?
DNA is made of repeating units called this.
What are nucleotides?
These special proteins speed up chemical reactions.
What are enzymes?
If you were to melt your body fat in a pan, this is what consistency it would be.
What is melted butter, bacon grease, or cooking oil?
The body breaks down carbohydrates into this.
What is Glucose/Sugar?
True or False. Lipids are hydrophobic and can melt. (Extra points if you explain your answer)
Is it true? Are fats and oils hydrophobic and able to break down?
The “letters” of DNA are adenine, thymine, cytosine, and this.
What is guanine?
Proteins help build and repair this part of the body.
What are muscles?
Being called fat-brained, blubber-brained, or fat-headed is a compliment for this reason.
Why is fat good so that your brain can think and why does it make you smart?
This type of NUTRIENT is stored in the body as glycogen in the liver and muscles.
What are carbohydrates?
These are the side effects of not having/consuming enough lipids.
What are dry skin, hair loss, brittle nails, excessive hunger, and a weakened immune system?
RNA is important for making these.
What are proteins?
Hair and nails are made of this tough protein.
What is keratin?
True or False. Sugar powers your brain. (Extra points if you can explain your answer)
Is this True? Why does the brain use 20 percent of your daily energy in the form of glucose?