Basic Nutrients
How many Categories for nutrients are there?
6
What is the main function of carbs?
To provide the body with energy
The main function of Protein is
to grow, repair, and maintain tissues and muscles
Name a basic function of fats in the body
Regulate temp, cushion organs, work with vitamins and minerals for absorption.
These are the 2 types of vitamins
Water and fat soluble
Give me 2 functions of nutrients in the body
Energy, growth, repair, digestion, circulation etc.
Name the 2 categories of carbs we learned about
Simple and complex
These are the building blocks of protein
There are 3 types of fats: Saturated, unsaturated, and...
Trans fats
What role do minerals play in the body?
helps bones, teeth, and internal organs
What 2 substances work together to keep the body in working order.
Hint-Milk
Calcium and Vitamin D
What is one source of natural sugar?
fruits, veggies, milk
These amino acids cannot be made by the body and must be consumed in food
Essential amino acids
Salmon is a great source of this type of fat
Unsaturated
This type of mineral will help prevent osteoporosis
Calcium
40
This type of sugar is removed from plant sources, processed, then added to foods
Refined sugar
What food sources are complete proteins?
Meats, poultry, fish, milk, eggs, tofu
This is the process of turning liquid fats into Solid fats
hydrogenation
How many minerals does the body need per day
16
Give me an example of a MicroNutrient
vitamins and minerals
This plant material found in complex carbs does not break down
Fiber
9
This type of "good cholesterol" helps remove excess cholesterol from the body
HDL
How much water should you have per day?
8-12 glasses