Carbohydrates
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Grains
Define Nutrition
Nutrition is the study of food, and how it affects the human body and influences health and metabolism— specifically how the body metabolizes food for energy.
Adequate nutrition is needed for wellness.
What are the problems with consuming too much Fat?
Gain Weight
Increase in Cholesterol
Increase in heart disease
use of vitamin C
Improves immune system
What are the five main food groups?
Grain, Dairy, Fruits, Vegetables, and Protein
Name 5 foods with carbohydrates
bread, french fries, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti, soft drinks, corn, and cherry pie
what are the five major groups of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins
YES or NO, Do fats carry the flavor for foods?
YES
Why is vitamin C important?
Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body.
When is the MOST beneficial time of day to drink water?
In the morning
What types of carbohydrates are there?
Simple and Complex
Name 6 foods with protein
Chicken Tuna Salmon Beans Beef Steak.
Name 3 Bad Fats
French Fries
Cake
Processed Oils.
What’s use of Vitamin A?
Keeps good eyesight
What happens if we do not have enough dietary fiber?
Constipation
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
What is the difference between hunger and appetite?
-A natural drive protecting against starvation is hunger
-The desire to eat is an appetite
Types of fats?
Unsaturated. Saturated. Trans fatty acids
List out some minerals
Calcium, Iron and Sodium
What percent of milk is water?
87%
What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for the body.
What happens when you have food with “added sugar”?
There is no fiber and food is absorbed straight into to the liver to create a “sugar rush”... which directly turns to fat
Types of essential and nonessential fatty acids?
Energy. Protein. Fat. Sugar. Sodium Calcium vitamin A D E
Why do we need minerals?
To keep our body tissues and body organs functioning properly
What fruit is made of 25% air?
Apples!