Macro General
What are three factors that drive us to eat?
Hunger, appetite, habit, cultural/social, emotional comfort, nutritional value.
Name 2 foods that contain significant amounts of carbohydrates.
Bread, rolls, pasta, rice, fruit, vegetables...
Name two foods that contain significant amounts of protein.
Meat, dairy, eggs, nuts, beans.
Name two foods that are high in fats.
Butters/oils, meat, dairy products, nuts & seeds.
According to the article, which foods does the Bible restrict Christians from eating?
None!
Why are macro nutrients categorized together?
They are all nutrients that provide our bodies with energy.
What is the main purpose of carbohydrates?
To supply energy for our body's functions.
What is the main purpose of proteins in our diet?
To grow & repair your body's tissues (muscle growth & strength).
What are the purposes of fats in our diets? Name at least 2.
Provide stored energy for the body, insulate body's organs, form cells, maintain body temperature, provide us with energy.
In the article "Eat! To the Glory of God", what verse did the writer use to structure his entire article?
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God”. 1 Cor.10:31.
Definition: What is a calorie?
A unit of energy, used to express the nutritional value of food.
What percentage of your daily caloric intake should come from carbohydrates?
45 - 65%
What percentage of the calories in your diet should come from proteins?
10 - 35%
What percentage of the calories in your diet should come from fats?
20 - 35%
The article talks about how the misuse of food can become a sin. What sin could it turn into?
Idolatry.
Definition: What is metabolism?
The chemical processes in your body that change food into energy.
What are some things that can happen to the body if someone is lacking in carbohydrates?
1. low energy.
2. dizziness, metal fog
3. body will use protein for fuel/energy instead of its main function.
Which piece of food has more grams of protein: 1 pound of chicken breast, or 1 pound of chicken thigh?
Chicken breast has about 40 more grams of protein than a chicken thigh.
Name 2 differences between saturated and unsaturated fats.
Saturated: solid at room temp, not good for you, come from animal fats.
Unsaturated: liquid at room temp, good for you, come from oils, nuts & seeds, help fight heart disease.
Finish this sentence: "Everything is permissible, but not everything is ____________.
Definition: What are nutrients?
Chemical compounds in food used by our bodies to function properly and maintain health.
Name three differences between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates.
Simple: made of sugars, digest & enter bloodstream quickly, make blood sugar levels spike, found in fruits, vegetables, milk, and pre-packaged items.
Complex: made of starches & fiber, digest & enter the bloodstream slowly, regulate blood sugar levels, found in potatoes & grains (rice, oats, corn, wheat).
What are amino acids, how many are essential, what does that mean, and which foods are a complete source of protein?
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They chemically bond together to form long chains, which are proteins. There are 9 Essential Amino Acids that need to be supplied to our bodies by our diet. All animal products are complete sources of protein, providing all the essential amino acids we need.
What is trans fat? What foods is it found in? What does it do to our foods and our bodies?
It is artificial and created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils. It keeps food fresher longer. It has no health benefits.
When discussing how food can become an idol, the author of the article mentions three specific foods that give short-lived happiness. Name 1 of them. It must be specific.
Godiva Chocolate
Chick fil A waffle fries
Chipotle burritos