Carbo Crew
What nutrients are the major source of energy for the body?
What is carbohydrates?
The body uses ____________ to build and maintain muscles, bones, skin, hair, nails, and other organs.
What is protein?
Name one function of water in the body (besides hydration).
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What are the five groups included on MyPlate?
What are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy?
What is the process of choosing and consuming food necessary for health and growth?
A) Nutrition
B) Calories
C) My Plate
What is A) Nutrition
Through digestion, the carbohydrates you eat are broken down to become _______________, the body's preferred source of energy.
What is glucose?
Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids (mostly found in animal based foods and some plant based foods) are called _____________________.
What are complete proteins?
What are the four fat soluble vitamins?
What is Vitamin A, D, E, and K?
How many cups of vegetables are recommended each day?
What is 2 1/2 cups?
A ______________________ food is rich in vitamins and minerals and has little to no saturated fats, added sugars, or sodium.
What is nutrient dense?
What carbohydrate is found in grain products, beans, and some vegetables, like potatoes, peas, and corn?
What is starch?
Diets high in ________________ fat can increase risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
What is saturated?
What vitamin helps absorb calcium and can be found in fish, egg yolks, fortified dairy products, fortified cereals, and sunlight?
What is Vitamin D?
How many ounces of grains are recommended each day?
What is 6 oz?
Substances added to food products to cause desired changes, such as to flavor or shelf life, are called food ___________________.
What are additives?
Which is a complex carbohydrate found only in plant-based foods that cannot be completely digested, but has many health benefits?
What is dietary fiber?
_____________________ fats are found in plant-based foods and are liquid at room temperature.
What is unsaturated?
What are inorganic elements absorbed by plants from soil and water?
What are minerals?
How many cups of fruits are recommended each day?
What is 2 cups?
The energy provided by food is measured in a unit called a ________________.
What is a calorie?
How many calories per gram of carbohydrate?
What is 4 calories/gram?
How many calories per gram of fat?
What is 9 calories/gram?
Anemia is a result of not consuming enough of what mineral?
What is iron?
How many liters of water are recommended each day?
What is 2.7-3.7 L?
What is one way to reduce foodborne illnesses?
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