Nutrition 1
What unit is used to measure energy on a nutrition label?
Calories/ Kilojules
Name the three Macronutrients
Carbs, Fats, Protein
A loss of _ % body mass through fluid loss can affect your ability to perform muscular work.
2
Name three types of bread
Whole wheat, sourdough, white, rye, multigrain
The main fuel used during exercise is carbohydrates in the form of...
Glucose
Pre workout and energy drinks are NOT good choices to stay hydrated because....
They contain caffeine which can act as a diuretic.
What macronutrient group is found in foods like chicken, beans, and eggs?
Protein
What condition can low iron levels lead to ?
( having too few red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body )
Anemia
Sweating makes us lose this important electrolyte
Sodium
How many kids does Mrs. Cauliffe have?
Fat provides the fuel source for what type of exercise?
long duration Low-Moderate intensity, strength training, walking
Name three warning signs for dehydration
Fatigue, feeling hot, flushed skin, not needing to go to the toilet, nausea
How many calories per gram in fat
9
Name 3 plant based proteins
tofu, tempeh, seitan, edamame, broccoli, beans,
It is advised not to eat fats before exercise because....
It is slow to digest
Name the two main micronutrients?
vitamins, minerals
Name 3 complex carbohydrates
whole grains, sweet potatoes, brown rice
Three signs of advanced dehydration
Headache, disorientation, shortness of breath, fatigue, not sweating, feeling cold
Name a non-animal protein that is considered "complete"
Quinoa
Name the order the body stores glucose from food:
muscles, organs, liver, fat (long term storage)
This nutrient found in avocados, nuts, and olive oil
Be the most specific for extra credit
Unsaturated fats
Decreased carbohydrate intake can eventually lead to?
Muscle fatigue, dehydration, kidney stones, increased cancer risk, osteoporosis, ketoacidosis
Glucose stored in the muscles is called this:
Glycogen
What is protein built from?
amino acids
Which type of nutrition is important for digestion and is found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains?
Fiber