PROTEIN
An example of protein lower in fat...
Plant based proteins, lean meats
Name one mineral needed by the body
Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Potassium
What do Carbs do for the body?
Provide quick energy
What does fat do for the body?
Provides long term energy, absorbs some vitamins
What do vitamins do for the body?
help regulate body functions
What is an example of a complete protein low in fat?
Lean Meats- Chicken, fish, Venison
Minerals help with body ____________
Functions. ex. Cramping, strong bones & teeth
What food group is the main source of carbohydrates?
Grains
Fat helps us absorb this type of nutrient.
Vitamins
True or False. Most people cannot get all the vitamins they need by eating healthy.
False
What does protein do for the body?
Build and Repair body cells and tissues
What mineral do teens tend to be deficient in?
Iron
_____ carbs are processed fast. _________ carbs take longer to process, leave you full longer and contain more fiber.
Simple, Complex
What are the 2 types of fat?
Saturated and Unsaturated
Name 3 types of vitamins?
Vitamin A,B,C,D,E,K
Proteins that contain all nine essential amino acids
Complete Proteins- Meat!
True or False. Most people can get all the minerals they need by eating healthy.
True
If carbs are not burned as energy they turn into...
Fat
These types of fats are good for heart health and often come from plants or certain fatty fish.
Unsaturated fats
Vitamin B helps with energy, Vitamin A eyesight, what does vitamin C help with?
Immune System, Helps muscles and heart function
These proteins are lean but do not contain all 9 essential amino acids...
Plant-Based Protein
What mineral helps to prevent cramping?
Potassium
What is one example of a simple carbohydrate and one example of complex carbohydrate?
Simple- White bread/rice, fruit
Complex- Whole wheat bread, brown rice
These fats often come from animal products, can raise cholesterol & increase risk of heart disease.
Saturated fats
True or False? Multivitamins are regulated by the FDA
False