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How does Protein affect your body?
Helps build and maintain cells and tissues
What is Dietary Fiber?
A type of Carb that the body cannot digest
What is Nutrition?
Choosing and consuming food necessary for good health and growth
What is Carbohydrates?
Body's main source of energy
Name at least 3 food products that are high in water
Watermelon
Strawberries
Cucumber
Lettuce
Where is Protein found?
Chicken / Turkey
Eggs
Almonds
Beef / Pork
Tuna
What is Soluble Fiber vs Insoluble Fiber?
Soluble Fiber dissolves in water (oats, beans peas, apples) Insoluble Fiber does not dissolve in water (nuts, vegetables, whole grain)
How does Fats affect your body?
Help absorb and transport vitamins / nutrients
Simple Carbs breakdown fast (used for quick bursts of energy) Complex Carbs take longer to break down (make you feel more full)
How do vitamins affect your body?
Promotes growth and development
What do companies use to draw attention for ads?
Colors, Slogans, Mascots, Pop Culture
What are the six different types of essential nutrients?
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, water
Where are Fats found? List at least 3
Avocados
Butter
Salmon
Cream cheese
French Fries
Olive Oil
Red Meat
What are some sources of Carbohydrates?
Fruits and fruit juices
Sugar/candy
Whole Grains
Beans
ect
How many types of vitamins need to be absorbed?
13
What are two bad things from first Food Pyramid (1992)
No specific portions
Emphasis on carbs
sections for sweets
Name one essential vitamin.
Vitamin D, ect
Define saturated fats vs unsaturated fats
Bonus: what is healthier?
Saturated fats are solid at room temp (Butter, cheese)
Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temp(oil)
Bonus: Unsaturated
How does your body get Minerals?
Absorbed from plants, water, animal sources
Where can you find vitamins?
Found in most unprocessed foods (whole foods)
What are two tricks companies use on packaging of food
"Multi Grain"
"High Fiber"
"Real Fruit Flavor"
"No Added Sugar"
What should you look for when buying food
Ingredients, calories, serving size, hidden sugars
Water is necessary for all bodily functions to work properly
What are major minerals vs trace minerals?
Major minerals are needed in larger amounts while trance minerals are needed in smaller amounts
What is Fat Soluble vitamins vs Water Soluble vitamins?
Fats that are Soluble
1) Dissolve in fats / oils
2) Stored in liver and fatty tissue
Fats that are Insoluble
1) Dissolve in water + pass into bloodstream
2) Not stored in body