Proteins
Proteins help to build what
Muscle/Tissue
Carbs are the main source of what
Energy
Name the two categories of fat
Saturated and unsaturated
Water soluble vitamins are
B.,C
This is the term used for how quickly your body converts food to energy
Metabolism
Building blocks of protein are called
Amino Acids
What are the 2 categories of carbs
Simple and Complex
Unsaturated fatty acids come from what 2 sources
Plants and fish
Milk and dairy products contain what vitamin
Vitamin D
You should drink this much water a day
1/2 body weigh tin ounces
The two types of protein are called
Complete and Incomplete
Carbs are converted into this for quick energy
Glucose
Saturated fatty acids come from what 2 sources
meat, milk, cheese
Calcium helps to create strong
Bones
This is found in carbohydrates and helps clean out arteries and helps us stay regular
Fiber
Whats the name of the amino acids produced by your body
Essential
Stored glucose in the liver is called what
Glycogen
What are 2 reasons we need fat
insulation, temp control, hormone metabolism, and vitamin/mineral metabolism
This mineral helps produce hemoglobin
Iron
This organ stores glucose
Liver
How many amino acids do you need that come from food
9
What does excess glycogen turn into if not used for energy
Fat
Fat Soluble vitamins are
A,D,E,K
Vitamins and minerals help support this body system and keep you healthy
Immune
These are made up of proteins and help manage chemical reactions in the body
Hormones