Nutrition
Define Nutrition
What 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.
Examples of protein rich foods
Animal protein, eggs, greek yoghurt, cottage cheese, beans and legumes
Avocado is what type of fat?
A monosaturated healthy fat
what are the three major macronutrients
Carbohydrates, protein, fats,
What are the 6 letters of Vitamins?
A,B,C,D,E,K
What is fiber?
Fibre is a non-digestible carbohydrate found in plant foods. It is an important part of a healthy diet and plays many roles in the body - one is it Helps remove waste.
Name 6 foods with a lot of protein
Chicken Tuna Salmon Beans Beef Steak.
Name 3 examples of healthy fats
Olives and olive oil
avocado
nuts and seeds
What types of carbohydrates are there? Give an example of each
Simple and Complex
What’s use of Vitamin A?
Keeps good eyesight
What are problems with consuming too much food.
Gain Weight
Increase in Cholesterol
Increase in heart disease
What is protein made up of?
Amino acids
What does too much sodium do?
Increases your risk for high blood pressure and stroke.
What is the purpose of carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for the body and the brain
use of vitamin C
Improves immune system
What happens if we do not have enough dietary fibre?
Constipation
What are the two types of amino acids?
Essential & non-essential
Excess _________ (from carbs) that aren't used are stored as _____________ ___________ in the body.
Glucose, adipose tissue
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
List 3 minerals
Calcium, Iron and Sodium, Potassium
What is insulin?
Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone made by your pancreas that helps your body use sugar for energy.
Examples of complex carbohydrates
whole grains, vegetables and fruit, beans and legumes