Carbohydrates
Your body's main source of energy
CARBOHYDRATES
the three types of fats
Unsaturated Fat, Saturated Fat AND Transfat
Of the following foods, every food is rich in sources of protein except Peanuts Jam Skinless chicken Kidney Beans
JAM
This vitamin is found in citrus fruits and promotes a healthy immune system
VITAMIN C
The study of food and how it works in your body
NUTRITION
The simplest form of a carbohydrate
SUGAR
The medical condition where one has high levels of sodium, struggles with swelling and possible strokes
High Blood Pressure
The building blocks of proteins
AMINO ACIDS
The mineral needed by the body for healthy bones and teeth
Calcium
The unit of energy supplied by food
CALORIE
There are FOUR types of sugar. Fructose, Sucrose, Lactose, and ______________. (known as the blood sugar)
GLUCOSE
This type of fat is considered as unhealthy
TRANS FAT
How you name 9 amino acids that must be recieved through the food you eat
ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
This vitamin is helps the body absorb the amount of calcium it needs to form strong bones and can be found in items like cheese, butter, margarine, and fortified milk. You need sunlight to make this vitamin work efficiently.
Vitamin D
What is a role of Water
hydration, cools body, removes waste
Sodas, candies, chips, fruits juices, and white rice are known as this type of carbohydrate
SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATE
Saturated and trans fats are bad fats because they raise blood ____________ levels and increase the risk of heart disease.
CHOLESTEROL
Food(s) that contain the most protein
Chicken, Eggs, Salmon, Turkey, Beans
A deficiency of this mineral, may be a sign of Anemia (which makes you feel tired), the most common disorder of the blood.
IRON
Failing to exercise converts energy to
FAT
This type of carbohydrate provides A long energy supply and takes longer to break down than a simple carbohydrate.
COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATE
Foods high in fats
vegetable oils (such as olive, canola, sunflower, soy, and corn), nuts, seeds, and fish.
Molecule in your body uses amino acids to build and repair muscles and bones and to make hormones and enzymes
protein
This mineral found in bananas, raisins, and apricots is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance, nerve impulse function, muscle function, and cardiac function
POTASSIUM
The chemical substance in foods that provides energy, regulates body processes, and builds, repairs, and maintains body tissues
NUTRIENTS