Carbohydrates
What is the amount of calories per grams?
4
The worst type of fat
Trans fat
Where are proteins found in our bodies?
In our cells, muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments.
We get this vitamin mostly from the sun.
Vitamin D
What are the two types of nutrients?
Macronutrients and Micronutrients
The 2 types of carbs are?
Simple and Complex
This is a waxy like substance found in animal products.
Cholesterol
The small organic compounds that are bound together to form proteins are called?
Amino acids
What are the two types of vitamins?
Fat soluble and water soluble
What are calories?
The unit/amount of energy released when the body breaks down food.
45-65%
These fats are liquid at room temperature and are the 'best' type, that will not cause high cholesterol.
Unsaturated fats
There are this number of essential amino acids that we need to get from food.
9
This mineral is especially important for women because we tend to have lower levels due to menstruation.
Iron
What is the process in which the body breaks down food into energy?
Metabolism
When sugar is broken down to it's most simple component it is called?
Glucose
Coconut oil is an example of this type of fat
Saturated fat
Proteins are used to regulate hormones, especially during this part of a teenager's life.
Puberty
This mineral is essential for healthy bones and teeth.
Calcium
What does %DV mean?
Precent of Daily Value
The pancreas releases this hormone
Insulin
How does high cholesterol cause heart issues?
Accumulating in the arteries and causing blockages.
Dietary proteins create these, that help our stomachs digest food.
Enzymes
These are inorganic compounds found in rocks and soil.
Minerals
When you are dehydrated and thirsty, what percentage of body weight is lost in water.
2%