Nutrition
Name three snack foods in the Grains food group
Bread, cereal, pasta, crackers, oats
What are carbohydrates?
Essential food nutrients that our bodies convert into glucose for energy
Benefits of protein
What are the five main food groups?
Grain, Dairy, Fruits, Vegetables, and Protein
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Grains
Define Nutrition
the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Adequate nutrition is needed for wellness.
What is Protein
A macronutrient that is essential for our body
Benefits of high fiber diet
Bowel health, lower cholesterol levels, improve blood sugar levels
what are the five major groups of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins
Name 6 foods with high amount of protein
Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Eggs, Beef, Cottage cheese
What is the most common vit deficiency?
Iron
What is fiber?
A type of carb that your body can't digest
What is the difference between hunger and appetite?
-A natural drive protecting against starvation is hunger
-The desire to eat is appetite
Define a Serving
A quantity of food suitable for one person
What are the mental health benefits of Vitamins?
Increase energy, improve mood, increase red blood cells (more oxygen to the brain)
What are some high Vitamin foods?
Fish, Leafy greens, seeds/nuts, eggs
What is a nutrient?
substances found in food that are essential for the body to function
What are macronutrients? give an example
Types of fats?
Unsaturated. Saturated. Trans fatty acids
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.