Nutrition 101
Which fat is solid at room temp?
Saturated fat
When a vitamin will absorb in your body's fat, it is called?
Fat soluble
What is the first thing you should look at on a food label?
Serving size.
What s the process by which your body breaks down food for energy?
metabolism
What is Ms. Dowling's favorite color?
Navy Blue
The amino acids your body does not produce are called what?
Essential amino acids
What does folic acid do for the body?
Prevent birth defects.
Another name for foodborne illness is______
food poisoning
The waxy, fatlike substance found in saturated fat is called______.
Cholesterol
What is Ms. Dowling's brothers name?
Ryan
How many amino acids does your body use?
20
What does Iron do for the body?
Transports oxygen to the blood
The mixing of bacteria from one food to another is called?
Cross contamination
What do calories measure?
Energy
What is Ms. Dowling's favorite winter activity?
Skiing
What are the 3 types of carbs?
Simple, complex and fiber
With osteoporosis, you are lacking what mineral?
Calcium
Nutrient- Dense food means the number of _____ vs. the number of nutrients in a food.
Calories
What are the five food groups?
Veggies, grains, fruits, proteins and dairy
Name a state Ms. Dowling has NOT been to?
What are the 6 basic nutrients
Carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water
What does vitamin D do for the body?
Help your body use calcium
When you heat up a substance to kill or slow down the growth of bacteria and pathogens it is called?
Pasteurization
How many calories equal one pound of fat?
3,500
What is Ms. Dowling's favorite dish during thanksgiving?
Green Bean casserole