Macronutrients
Amino acids that cannot be produced by our bodies are called _______________ amino acids
essential
Vitamin found in citrus fruits, melons, berries, leafy greens, and broccoli.
Vitamin C
1 kcal = the amount of energy it takes to raise 1 kg of water by ______.
1°C
I cannot be broken down by the human digestive system, but I am useful in the digestive process. What am I?
Fibre
What is the Food Guide Plate and how is it split up?
The Canada's food guide plate shows the proportions of foods on a plate for healthy meals or snacks.
1/2 veg & fruits, 1/4 protein, 1/4 whole grains
Name the 3 types of carbohydrates.
Starch, Fiber, Sugar
Name the 4 fat-soluble vitamins.
A, D, E, K
Fats provide how much energy per gram? Include units in your answer.
9 kcal/g
What do we call the bacteria in your digestive tract?
Gut microbiota/gut microbiome/gut flora
The list of ingredients is ordered by...
weight (e.g. grams)
Proteins provide how much energy per gram? Include units.
4 kcal/g
The 3 categories of minerals
Major minerals, electrolytes, trace minerals
Fill in the blanks:
Energy _______ = Energy ________ - Energy ________
Energy balance = Energy Intake - Energy Expenditure
___: The chemical reactions in the body that change food into energy.
metabolism
The _______________ shows the proportion of a nutrient that one serving contains in relation to the daily requirements for the general population.
% Daily Value
Carbohydrates are broken down into ___________ for energy.
glucose
What is the main purpose of iron in your body?
It carries oxygen in your blood
Name 6 factors that affect the number of calories a person needs.
Age, sex, temperature, hormones, physical activity, pregnancy, diet, body's ability to process energy
____ is the wave of contraction that propels gastrointestinal contents distally along the GI tract
Peristalsis
Name 5 healthy cooking methods and 2 unhealthy ones
Answers may vary
When glucose is stored in our muscles, it is stored as _________.
Glycogen
Name 3 benefits of vitamin A
Good vision
Healthy Skin
Strong bones
Wound healing
Energy expenditure is split into 3 categories. What are they and what is the % distribution?
PA 15-30%
Digestion 10%
BMR 60-80%
I'm a molecule of starch, my name is starchy :)
Describe my trip through the human body - from the mouth to the toilet. How am I digested and absorbed in the body?
Miss El Asmar will grade your answer
Modify this meal so that it follows the recommendations of the Canadian Food Guide:
Regular pasta & tomato sauce with mushrooms, onions, and spinach
Answer may vary (not enough protein and no whole grains)