Macronutrients
Athletes often load up on this before a marathon
What are carbohydrates?
Sunlight is a good source for this nutrient?
What is vitamin D?
This is the first thing you should look at on a label; it tells you the amount of food all the other numbers are based on
What is serving size?
Digestion actually begins in the mouth with the help of this fluid, which contains enzymes to start breaking down starches.
What is Saliva?
True or False: Drinking water while you eat will "dilute" your stomach acid.
False.
Eggs, tofu, and chicken are all sources of _____?
What is protein?
Sourced from bananas and plays an important role in muscle function
What is potassium?
This percentage, abbreviated as % DV, tells you if a serving of food is high or low in a specific nutrient.
What is the percent daily value?
This organ is where most of the nutrient absorption occurs into the bloodstream through tiny, finger-like projections called villi.
What is the Small Intestine?
This popular term describes foods like soda or candy that provide energy but lack vitamins, minerals, or fiber.
What are Empty Calories?
This nutrient helps absorb vitamin(s) A, D, E, and K
What are fats?
Pirate's disease (Scurvy), or lack of this vitamin for extended periods of time
What is vitamin C?
According to the "__/20 Rule," a food is considered high in a nutrient if the % DV is 20% or more, and low if it is this percentage or less.
What is 5%?
This is the chemical process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.
What is Metabolism?
True or False: Eating fat makes you fat.
What is False? (The body needs healthy fats; weight gain comes from an overall calorie surplus).
Avocados and olive oil produce this type of fat?
What is unsaturated fat?
Which vitamins are fat soluble?
What is vitamin(s) A, D, E, and K?
These are the three types of "fats" that must be listed on a label: saturated, trans, and this, which is often hidden in the ingredients list.
What is cholesterol?
This organ produces bile, which is essential for the digestion and absorption of fats.
What is the Liver?
Many people think Carbohydrates are "bad," but this specific type found in whole grains is actually vital for heart health and digestion.
What is Fiber (or Complex Carbs)?
What is the recommended daily intake of protein?
What is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight?
This vitamin prevents blood clotting? What is a source of this vitamin?
What is vitamin K and leafy green vegetables?
High Fructose Corn Syrup, Agave Nectar, and Cane Juice are all "code names" for this, which must now be listed as its own indented line under Total Carbohydrates.
What are Added Sugars?
These are the two types of digestion: Mechanical (like chewing) and this type, which involves enzymes and acids.
What is Chemical Digestion?
Many believe that skipping this specific meal is an effective way to lose weight, but it often leads to overeating later in the day.
What is Breakfast?