Vocabulary Words
Tough, complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
Fiber
Your body uses nutrients in many ways. Name two.
As an energy source
to heal, build, and repair tissue
to sustain growth
to transport oxygen to cells
to regulate body functions
Complex carbohydrates, or starches, are long chains of sugars linked together. Name on common source of complex carbohydrates
grains, grain products such as bread or pasta, beans, and root vegetables such as potatoes
True or False: Protein provides energy to your cells and body the most quickly of all nutrients.
False: Carbohydrates provide quick energy, though protein is used as an energy source.
FINAL JEOPARDY:
Each team may wager up to the amount of points they have earned for this one final question. Please write down the amount of points you wish to wager.
Using your Chromebook to look up food labels, write a one day meal plan for a teenage girl that hits target goals for both fiber and protein.
cholesterol
True or False: Lactose is found in fruits
Name one food that is a good source of fiber.
What are the recommended amounts of protein for teenagers daily?
Girls: 46 grams
Boys: 52 grams
Essential fatty acids are important for:
Brain development, Blood clotting, Controlling inflammation, Maintaining healthy skin and hair
Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes
vitamins
True of False: Each gram of carbohydrate provides 9 calories
False. Each gram of carbohydrate provides 4 calories
What are the 3 types of carbohydrates?
Simple, Complex, Fiber
Name 2 examples of plant based foods that are rich in protein
Grains, Nuts, Seeds, Legumes
Which type of fats may help lower your risk of heart disease?
a) saturated fats
b) unsaturated fats
c) trans fats
d) cholesterol
b) unsaturated fats
starches and sugars in food that provide most of the body's energy
carbohydrates
Which nutrient is necessary for healthy bones?
a) fiber
b) calcium
c) thiamin
d) niacin
b) calcium
How many grams of fiber are recommended in your diet?
Teenage girls: 26 grams
Teenage boys: 38 grams
Which is NOT an example of protein:
a) eggs
b) cashews
c) banana
d) soy milk
c) banana
What are three functions of water?
- Moves food through the digestive system
- digests carbohydrates and protein
- aids chemical reactions in the body
- transports nutrients and removes waste
-stores and releases heat
-cools the body through perspiration
-cushions the eyes, brain, and spinal cord
-lubricates the joints
nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
proteins
Which type of nutrient is NOT a source of energy?
A) proteins
B) Carbohydrates
C) Water
D) Fats
C) Water
A good source of complex carbohydrates is:
a) fruit
b) honey
c) beans
d) eggs
A) Fruit
Foods that contain all nine amino acids include
A) grains
B) nuts
C) seeds
D) meats
D) Meats
To estimate how much water you should drink each day, do what?
Divide your weight in pounds by 2. This number is how many ounces of water you should drink