Micronutrients
True or False: There are 8 vitamins in the B-vitamin family.
True; B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12
This macronutrient provides your body with its main source of fuel.
Carbohydrates
The brain uses this as its primary form of energy.
Myth or Fact: Your skin will turn orange if you eat too many carrots.
Fact; Excess beta-carotene will enter the bloodstream and be stored under the skin.
These are the categories listed on your meal plan.
Grains, protein, milk, fruits, vegetables, fats, dessert.
This vitamin is associated with immunity and eye health.
The body breaks down this macronutrient into amino acids.
Protein
This is where the process of digestion begins.
Mouth
Myth or Fact: Sunny D gets its name because it contains your daily requirements of Vitamin D.
Myth; It stands for Sunny "Delight"
The point of a meal plan is this.
To help you nourish your body, create a routine with food, include all types of nutrients, etc.
Vitamin C helps aids in the absorption of this mineral.
Iron
Name 4 foods that contain carbohydrates.
Bread, pasta, rice, cereal, fruit, vegetables, cookies, beans, juice, etc.
Starch in plants, and glycogen in humans, is a storage form of this.
Energy
Myth or Fact: All humans are born craving sugar.
Fact
Most clients are required to have this on their meal plan once per day.
Dessert
Name the 4 fat-soluble vitamins.
Vitamins A, D, E, K
This macronutrient is used in the production of hormones.
Fat
Most absorption takes place in this organ.
Small intestine
Myth or Fact: Your health is the driving force behind the creation of fad diets.
Myth; It's your money
Generally speaking, how many protein tallies are required at lunch and/or dinner?
3
Name one of the B-vitamins by name.
Thiamin; Riboflavin; Niacin; Pantothenic acid; Pyridoxine; Biotin; Folate; Cobalamine
EPA, DHA, and Omega-3s are types of these.
Fats, specifically fatty acids or polyunsaturated fatty acids
This is the process by which our bodies break down glucose for use as fuel.
Glycolysis
Myth or Fact: You need to detox your body periodically for it to function properly.
Myth; Your liver and kidneys do this for you
Name a category within your meal plan that is a carbohydrate.
Grains, milks, fruits, vegetables, dessert