Nutrients
Name one function of water (as a nutrient)
ONE of the following: Carry nutrients to cells, help with digestion, remove waste, cool the body
Name a food high in protein
Possible answers include: Fish, Poultry, Beans, Nuts, Dairy Products, Eggs, Lentils, Seeds, Soy Products
What is a nutrient?
Substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy
What is nutrition?
The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health
What body part is the size of your heart (excluding the heart itself)?
Name the two types of carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates (sugars) and complex carbohydrates (starches)
Roughly 1/4
What is your appetite?
The psychological desire for food
What is hunger?
The physical need for food
What is considered a normal human heart rate (the answer is a range)?
60-100 bpm (beats per minute)
What is a type of fat that is healthy?
Unsaturated fats including monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats
Name a food high in Vitamin A
Possible answers include: Dark green leafy vegetables, milk and other dairy products, carrots, apricots, eggs
What is MyPlate?
A visual reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices
What is a calorie?
A unit of heat that measures the energy avaliable in foods
Around 50%
Proteins are made up of chemical building blocks called ________ which are small units that make up a protein.
Amino acids
3 cups
What are amino acids?
Small units that make up a protein
What is fiber?
A complex carbohydrate that the body cannot break down or use for energy
What percent of your total body weight is made up by blood?
Around 10%
Name two vitamins that are water-soluble
The B vitamins (including folate, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12) as well as vitamin C
How much water is a teen supposed to drink everyday?
Teen girls should drink around nine cups of water per day, while boys should drink about 13 cups of water each day
What is sodium?
A nutrient that helps control the amount of fluid in your body
What is cholesterol?
A waxy, fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances
How many wisdom teeth does the average adult have?
Four