Types of Diet
this is the practice of making eating choices consisting entirely or largely of plant foods
Vegetarianism
This term is commonly used alongside the word "fat".
Protein provides this many calories of energy per gram
4
This is type of sugar is found in milk products
Lactose
Carbohydrates provide this many calories per gram
4
This diet is based on fruits, nuts and seeds. Vegetables, grains, beans and animal products are excluded.
Fruitarian
What is the daily recommended % of fat intake?
20-35%
There are how many different types of amino acids?
20
When all essential amino acids humans need are present in this type of protein it is said to be:
Complete Protein
Eating a diet high in processed foods can lead to
malnutrition and obesity
This type of vegetarian will eat any combination of vegetables, fruits, nuts, beand and fish or seafood but will reject animal or poultry products
Pescetarian
These are the two types of essential fatty acids in the body
Omega 3 and Omega 6
These proteins provided by plant sources and are of lower quality are called
incomplete proteins
A diet high in saturated fat can often times lead to
cardiovascular disease
These types of fats are important part of a healthy eating pattern
Unsaturated Fats
also called, flexitarians, these vegetarians eat mostly plant based foods along with some dairy products, eggs, poultry and seafood. They eat little to no red meat, beef, veal, pork and lamb.
Semivegetarians
Another name for these phospholipids that help can help mix water and fat together
Emulsifiers
Protein has the presence of this substance which makes it different form carbs and fats.
Nitrogen
These substances created by proteins help defend the body against infection and disease
Antibodies
The dietary guidelines recommends that this percent of your total calories come from carbohydrates
45-65%
These vegetarians do not eat meat or dairy products, but do eat eggs. many people are these because they are lactose-intolerant.
Ovo-vegetarian
This type of fat is only found in animal tissues.
Cholesterol
This process occurs when the structure of a protein molecule changes when adding heat, acid, bases, etc
Denaturation
This part of plants humans cannot digest and it does not provide any calories
Fiber
A diet high in these types of fats may help protect against cancer
unsaturated fats and omega 3 fats