Vitamins and Minerals
Sources of Vitamin D
What is Sun, fatty fish, egg yolks, cheese
Diet that excludes all animal products
What is Vegan diet
Least healthy fat
What is Trans fat
Two types of carbohydrates
Simple and Complex
Simple carbohydrates are made up of 1 or 2 sugar molecules
Complex carbs are made up of longer sugar molecules
3 foods that contain protein
What are meats, fish, eggs, dairy products
Beans/legumes, nuts and seeds
Vitamin that supports healthy immune system
What is Vitamin C
Diet that excludes wheat, barley rye
Gluten-free diet
Primary source of insulation and protection for organs
What is fat?
Foods containing simple carbohydrates
fruits, milk and processed sweets
They provide a quick source of energy and can cause blood sugar spikes.
Proteins are part of every cell True or False
True
Proteins are an essential part of cells, tissues, and organs.
Name 1 source of calcium
Milk, cheese, yogurt, leafy green vegetables,
Diet that excludes processed foods
What is whole foods diet
A distinction of saturated fat
It is solid at room temperature, high stability (does not spoil or go rancid easily)
Foods containing complex carbohydrates
whole grains, legumes and vegetables
They provide a slow, steady release of energy
Primary function of protien
What is building and repairing muscles and tissues
Vitamin that is known to help maintain healthy eyesight
What is Vitamin A
Diet that emphasizes uncooked foods
What is raw food diet?
2 foods containing monounsaturated (healthy fats)
Avocados, olives, nuts, seeds
Type of carbohydrate that the body can not digest
fiber which promotes intestinal health and can be found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Foods that provide all the amino acids that the body needs
complete protein
foods that are complete proteins are animal products
incomplete proteins are beans, nuts and seeds
Mineral that is important for maintaining proper fluid balance in the body
What is Potassium and sodium
Diet that excludes all foods containing, a sugar found in milk and dairy products
What is Lactose-free diet
Calories per gram of fat
Fat has 9 calories per gram while protein and carbs have 4 calories per gram.
3 health issues that result in consuming excess simple carbohydrates
Tooth decay, weight gain, Type 2 diabetes, energy crashes, cardiovascular disease
Recommended daily value of protein for teenagers
average of 50 grams
females 46 grams
males 52 grams