The amount of food you choose to eat at any one time
Portion Size
Who regulates food labels, additives, controlled substances and herbal supplements?
The FDA (Food & Drug Administration)
This is where the body store extra fat soluble vitamins.
In the Liver
What does DGA stand for?
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
What is another name for complex carbohydrates?
Starches
Fructose and Lactose are examples of this.
Sugar
This provides energy to the body but is not considered a nutrient.
Alcohol
What does your body do when you consume too many water-soluble vitamins?
Pees them out
What are the 3 basic nutrients that provide energy?
Carbs, Fats, Proteins
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
4 calories
What are the 3 macronutrients?
Fat, protein & Carbohydrate
The word "hydrogenated" lets you know that it is which type of fat?
Transfat
What are the two categories of vitamins?
Fat-soluble, water- soluble
How many calories are in 1 gram of Carbohydrate?
4 Calories
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
9 calories