Carbs/Fats
The main function of carbs is...
to provide the body with energy
A person should drink __ cups of water a day!
8
List two examples of minerals
calcium, potassium, sodium, iron, zinc
A serving size is determined by...
a pre-determined portion that is easily found on the nutrition facts label
True or false: people should limit the amount of sodium in their diet.
true!
Which fat is the "unhealthier" fat?
Saturated or unsaturated?
saturated!
Protein helps the body to...
build and maintain body cells and tissues
List 6 different kinds of vitamins
vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, Vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin k
A nutrition label is based on a ______ calorie diet.
2000
An example of an unsaturated fat is...
olive oil, canola oil, corn oil, peanut butter, peanut oil, nuts, seeds
Name three food sources of carbohydrates.
(whole grains)
bread, potatoes, pasta
Name 2 functions of water!
transport nutrients and carries waste, helps swallow and digest food, absorbs other nutrients, eliminates waste, helps maintain body temperature
___________ are needed in smaller amounts, ____________ are needed in larger amounts.
trace minerals, macrominerals
what is the 5/20 rule?
5% (or less) of daily value of a nutrient = not a good source of a nutrient
20% (or more) of daily value of a nutrient = good source a nutrient
what are the five food groups?
dairy, protein, grains, vegetables, fruits
what is fiber?
Indigestible complex carb that helps support healthy digestion
There are __ different amino acids, the body makes all but _.
20 , 9
there are two types of vitamins, ____-soluble and _____-soluble.
water, fat
If one serving of pasta is 100 calories, how many calories is 3 servings?
300
List 1 food for each different food group.
Example: apple, carrot, fish, rice, milk
Fat provides __ calories per gram.
9
(protein and carbs provide 4 calories per gram)
Complete proteins have all ___ amino acids. Some examples are _______
9
meat, fish, eggs, milk, cheese
List one food that is a source of vitamin C
citrus fruits, vegetables
what are the three things to remember when making healthy food choices?
1) calories 2) servings 3) percent daily value
how long can someone survive without water?
3 days!