General Nutrition
Define Nutrition
Nutrition is the study of food, 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 carbohydrates?
Any large group of compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen found in food that gives energy
What are problems with consuming too much Fat.
Gain Weight
Increase in Cholesterol
Increase in heart disease
what are the five major groups of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Grains
Name three snack foods in the Grains food group
Bread, rolls, buns, cereal, pasta, Mac and cheese, crackers
use of vitamin C
Improves immune system
Do fats carry the flavor for foods?
YES
What are the five main food groups?
Grain, Dairy, Fruits, Vegetables, and Protein
What’s use of Vitamin A?
Keeps good eyesight
Define Energy
The strength and vitality needed to stay active
What is fiber?
Helps remove waste.
What does too much sodium do?
Increases your risk for high blood pressure and stroke.
Name 3 Bad Fats
French Fries
Cake
Processed Oils.
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for the body.
Any of a group of organic compounds forming part of body tissues and making up an important part of the diet.
-A natural drive protecting against starvation is hunger
-The desire to eat is appetite
Types of fats?
Unsaturated. Saturated. Trans fatty acids
Name 6 foods with a lot of protein
Chicken Tuna Salmon Beans Beef Steak.
Give three snacks in the Meat or Protein Group
Beef jerky, meat stick, chicken wings, corn dogs
Define Serving
Give an example of a serving
One slice of bread is a serving
Types of essential and nonessential fatty acids?
Energy. Protein. Fat. Sugar. Sodium Calcium vitamin A D E
What do Amino Acids contain?
Neurotransmitters