Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
Food Sources
Misc
100

What is the abbreviation for Carbohydrates

C-H-O

100

True or False is protein used as the preferred energy source in our body?

False

100

Vitamins that need fat for storage

What are vitamins A, D, E, K

100

It is green, a fat and can be added to pasta, sandwiches & sauces

What is pesto

100

Low energy, irritable and very hungry. What carbohydrate will benefit me? Simple or complex? 

Simple

200

What is the form of carbohydrates stored in our muscles and liver?

Glycogen

200

Name the protein/enzyme used to break down milk sugar (lactose)

Lactase

200

What hormone found predominantly in females needs fat?

What is estrogen

200

Grows in the ground and is a starch

What is a potato

200

My snack of crackers did not last long yesterday. What food group can I add to the crackers to help me feel more satisfied?

Protein or fat

300

What neurotransmitter benefits from carbohydrates in our meal plan

Need CHO for serotonin. CHO helps increase insulin->helps with tryptophan absorption=improved mood

300

What Essential AA/neurotransmitter works with serotonin to help with mood

Tryptophan

300

True or False Fat is the most nutrient dense macronutrient

True

300

Eat this protein on a roll in the summer @ a BBQ

What is a burger (veggie, chicken or beef) 

300

Benefit of including dessert or fun food in meal plan?

What is improving your relationship with food. 

What is decreasing power of this food. 

What is satisfaction?

400

What carbohydrate (simple or complex) provides us with more sustained energy source?

Complex

400

True or false collagen is produced by the body?

True 

Found in tendons, ligaments, muscles, skin. Collagen is an incomplete protein so a varied diet of vitamins, minerals and complete proteins will help with the synthesis of collagen

400

Two primary properties of fat we benefit from when we include fat in our meal plan

Satiety and makes foods taste good

400

Purchased dry. A carbohydrate. Served with sauce

What is pasta

400

Name 2 important reasons to keep hydrated

1. Metabolism of macronutrients

2. Regulates our temperature

3. Prevents constipation

4> Helps keep our electrolytes in our body in balance

500

What vital organ only uses carbohydrates for energy?

The brain

500

Name cosmetic (2)  benefits of preteen in diet

Hair, skin & nails

500

Name one food rich in Omega 3 fatty acids

What are fatty fish (salmon, sardines, trout, mackerel)

Also nuts (walnuts)  seeds (flax, chia) 

500

Topping for a bagel

what is cream cheese

500

Side effects of not including carbohydrates in a meal plan?

1. Low energy

2. Brain fog

3. Increases power of the food


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