Carbohydrates
What are the two types of fiber?
Soluble and Insoluble
What are the three types of lipids?
Saturated,monounsaturated,and polyunsaturated.
Examples of foods with protein?
Oats,Nuts,Chicken,Eggs and more
What is digestion?
The process of breaking down food into its simplest parts so that it can be absorbed.
What is a Carbohydrate?
A molecule that is the body's main energy source
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a white waxy substance that helps the body carry out it's many processes.
What do proteins do?
Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues, make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals and is the building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
How long does digestion take on average?
24-72 hours on average
A kilocalorie is ____________?
The energy needed to heat 1 kilogram of water by approximately 39 °F
What do lipids do?
Lipids carry vitamins through the body,cushion the body's vital organs,protect the body from extreme temperatures,provide a reserve supply of energy,and supply nutrients called essential fatty acids
When proteins are broken down or digested ________ is left?
Amino acids
What is an food additive?
A substance or combination of substances present in food as a result of processing, production, or packaging.
What are simple and complex carbohydrates do?
Simple carbs contain one or two sugars and are digested and absorbed quickly
Complex carbs include many glucose molecules and take longer to digest than simple carbohydrates
Trans Fatty acids are the result of________?
Taking a liquid fat and making it solid.
What are complete and incomplete proteins?
-Animal foods and soy are complete protein sources.
-Incomplete proteins are missing one or more of the essential amino acids
What are additives used for?
Additives are used to improve flavor,color,and texture,retain nutritional value,prevent spoilage, and extend their shelf life.