Carbohydrates
What is an example of a carbohydrate? (Foods)
Examples: Bread, Pasta, Soda, Breakfast Cereals, Cookies, Candies etc.
(Grains and Sugars)
What is an example of a protein?
Examples: Fish, Beef, Chicken, Peanuts, Beans, Milk, Cheese
(Meat and Dairy)
What are the three types of fats?
Saturated, Unsaturated, and Transfat.
What are the benefits of eating carbohydrates?
They provide the body with energy.
What are the benefits of eating proteins?
Proteins help to repair cells and tissues within the human body.
What types of fat raises a persons cholesterol (blood pressure)?
Saturated and Unsaturated fats
What is the effect of eating simple carbohydrate?
The effect of eating simple carbohydrates is temporary energy that goes away quickly.
What is the effect of eating incomplete proteins?
Incomplete proteins do not give you a daily amount of protein.
What are the benefits of unsaturated fats?
Unsaturated fats reduces the risk of heart disease and is good for brain function and cell growth.
What are the effects of complex carbohydrates?
Complex carbohydrates provides you with long lasting energy that helps you get through the day.
What foods are incomplete proteins?
Vegetable and plant based foods.
What are the benefits of Vitamin A? What foods can they be found in?
Vitamin A promotes healthy bones, skin, and teeth. They can be found in dairy products as well as orange and yellow fruits and vegetables.
How can you identify that a food is a simple carbohydrate?
Acceptable Answer: If the food is made up of mostly sugars.
Acceptable Answer: If the food product is white and not whole wheat. Ex: white bread, white pasta, etc.
What can a vegetarian do to get a proper amount of protein?
A vegetarian can combine a bunch of incomplete proteins, to make sure they get the same benefits as eating one complete protein.
Why is it better to eat and consume food for vitamins rather than take vitamin pills?
It is better to eat and consume food for vitamins rather than take vitamin pills to limit the risk of overdosing on vitamins and to maintain a balanced diet.