High Level Knowledge
The glycemic index ranks foods based on how they affect this hormone, which regulates blood sugar.
What is insulin
These items are crucial for various bodily functions, including growth, energy production, and maintaining overall health.
Nutrients
Supports strong bones and teeth, aids muscle contraction, and helps with nerve signaling and blood clotting.
Calcium
Supports vision, immune function, and skin health; promotes cell growth and differentiation. Found in Carrots
Vitamin A
What was the roman form of toilet paper. (spell or draw it)
Tersorium
This dietary pattern, inspired by southern European countries, emphasizes olive oil, legumes, fish, and red wine in moderation.
What is the Mediterranean diet
These are nutrients the body requires in large amounts.
Their main role is to provide energy (calories) and structural material for the body.
Macronutrients
Essential for hemoglobin production, which carries oxygen in the blood, and supports energy metabolism.
Iron
Enhances calcium absorption for bone health, supports immune function, and regulates cell growth. You can gain this vitamin via sun exposure
Vitamin D
What toxic chemical was burned in historic homes to purify the air.
Sulfur
This artificial dye, is one of the most common food colorings in sodas, candies, and cereals, and has sparked controversy over possible links to hyperactivity in children. As a result it has been banned by many countires
Red 40
Known as a primary energy source (especially for the brain and muscles).
Carbohydrates
Involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, including muscle and nerve function, energy production, and bone health.
Magnesium
Provide three vitamins that are in the Vitamin B Complex
Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic acid (B5), Pyridoxine (B6), Biotin (B7), Folate (B9), and Cobalamin (B12).
In what decade did toilet paper become a popular product in the USA
1930s - 1940's
This cellular organelle is often called the “powerhouse” because it converts nutrients into ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.
What are mitochondria
Long-term energy storage, insulation, cell membranes, hormone production.
Fats (Lipids)
Regulates fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contractions, including heart rhythm. Found in bananas
Potassium
Promotes collagen formation, wound healing, immune support, and acts as an antioxidant. Found in Oranges
Vitamin C
In the Sudan region this plant was chewed to promote teeth and oral health
Purple nutsedge
This controversial artificial sweetener, first approved in the 1980s, is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar but has faced scrutiny over safety.
What is aspartame
a metabolic process where a glucose molecule is broken down into two molecules, releasing energy in the form of ATP.
Glycolysis
Supports immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell growth and division.
Zinc
Supports energy production, red blood cell formation, and skin health.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
What common house cleaner was wrongfully branded as a feminine hygiene product causing injuries
Lysol