Nutrition 1
What is the name of natural sugar in fruit?
fructose
Explain the role of vitamins in the human body.
Vitamins are organic substances necessary for normal growth and development. "They help regulate body processes such as blood clotting, immune system function, and the maintenance of healthy skin. They also help the body release the energy found in proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast (helps boost energy levels and alertness, improves concentration, etc.)
Why are "whole grains" more healthy than refined?
They contain the bran, germ, and endosperm which are high in nutrients.
This fruit is high in Vitamin C
Oranges
This happens when you don't get enough fiber (and water) in your diet
Constipation
Name a food source that provides healthy unsaturated fats
Nuts, seeds, avocado, fish
A food label gives you the amount of calories in one ____
Serving size
Saturated fats are ____ at room temp.
solid
This green vegetable looks like a mini tree and is high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C
Broccoli
this breakfast food provides us with protein, healthy fat, and good cholesterol
Eggs
Vitamin C is important because...
Helps improve the immune system
What categories do most meats fall into?
Protein
True/False: It is better to eat bread that is white, because it is higher in fiber
False, white bread is lower in fiber than whole wheat or brown bread
This mineral is important for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth
Calcium
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It gets turned into fat and is stored in the body
Which nutrient has the most calories per gram? Protein, Minerals, or Fats?
Fats
Why is protein important?
For growth and development
What are the three types of fats?
Saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats
What major role do minerals play in the body?
Minerals are inorganic elements absorbed by plants from soil and water. Your body needs different minerals to grow and develop normally.
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Carbs, protein, fats, minerals, vitamins, water
What is the main job of carbs in the body?
Provide energy
Having low _____ can lead to night blindness
Vitamin A
Having low _______ can lead to bone loss, weakness, and loss of appetite
Phosphorus
What foods are high in carbs?
Bread, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies