Carbohydrates
Carbs are the body's main source of what?
What is energy.
What are 3 protein food sources?
What is Meat, Fish, Eggs, Dairy products-
cottage cheese, protein shakes, pumpkin seeds, boiled eggs, almonds, beef jerky (to name a few)
What are three fat food sources?
What is butter, vegetable oils, salad dressings, nuts, seeds, dairy products made with whole milk or cream, meats.
What are the 3 macronutrients?
What is protein, carbohydrates, and fat.
What are 3 carb food sources?
What is pasta, bread, cereal, grains, rice, fruits, milk, yogurt, sweets
Name the two different types of protein.
What is complete and incomplete protein.
What are two functions of fats?
What is 1. provides body heat 2. carry fat soluble vitamins throughout the body 3. adds flavor to the food 4. provides energy 5. delivers essential fatty acids the body cannot make or manafacture
Why are macronutrients required in larger amounts?
What is to support life, activity and cellular processes
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
What is simple and complex carbohydrates.
Name two functions of protein in the body.
What is provides energy, helps build, maintain and repair your body tissues.
What are the 3 types of fats?
Micronutrients include what two nutrients?
What are vitamins and minerals
What are two simple carbohydrate food sources?
What is fruits, juices, milk, yogurt
What type of protein comes from animal products.
What complete protein
What types of fat are solid at room temperature?
What is saturated fat
Each macronutrient contains a certain amount of____ per gram
What is calories
What is: 1. Aids in digestion 2. May reduce the risk of developing diseases such as heart disease and cancer 3. Helps promote regularity
Where do incomplete proteins come from?
What are plant products
What are the two types of unsaturated fat?
What is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat
Macronutrients make up what in our food?
What is the total calories?