MACRO-NUTRIENTS
Which macro-nutrients is the body's primary and preferred source of energy?
Carbo-hydrates
This mineral, found in dairy products is necessary for building strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
In which organ does the majority of nutrient absorption take place?
Small Intestine
On a nutrition label, ingredients are listed in what specific order
Descending order by weight
TRUE OR FALSE:
Drinking water can help boost your metabolism and assist with digestion
True
This macro-nutrient is essential for re-pairing tissues and building muscle mass
Protein
Also known as the sunshine vitamin you body produces this when you skin exposed to sunlight
Vitamin D
This acidic liquid produced in the stomach helps break down food and kill harmful bacteria
Hydrochloride acid
If a bag of chips says it contains 3 servings and there are 150 calories per serving, how many calories are in the whole bag?
450 Calories
This condition occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it prduces
Diabetes
Gram for gram, which macro-nutrient contains the most calories?
Fats/lipids
A deficiency in this mineral can lead to anemia, causing fatigue and weakness
Iron
What is the name of the wave like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
Peristalsis
This percentage on a label tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a total daily diet
Percent daily value/DV%
High intake of this specific mineral is a leading cause of hypertension
High blood pressure/Sodium and salt
What are the three specific building blocks that make up a triglyceride?
One glycerol and three fatty snacks
In which organ does the majority of nutrient absorption take place?
Small Intestine
The liver
If a food item has 10 grams of fat, how many total calories are coming specifically from the fat content
90 Calories
What is the name of ''Good'' cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream
HDL or High density lipoprotein
Humans cannot digest this type of complex carbohydrate, but it is vital for digestive health and regulating blood sugar.
Dietary Fiber/Cellulose
This water-soluable B vitamin is critical for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects in a developing fetus
Folic acid
These tiny fingers like projections line the small intestines to increase surface area for absorption
Villi
These partially hydrogenated fats were recently banned in many countries because they significantly raised the risk of heart disease.
Trans fats
What is the most important thing the microbiome does for us?
It act as a living shield. By filling every available spot in your body with good microbes.