Carbohydrates
What are carbohydrates used for?
Primary source of energy (short spurts)
What are proteins mainly used for?
Growth and repair of muscles, bone, wounded tissue
What are minerals primarily used for?
They help with bone growth, water balance, metabolism, and nerve and muscle function
What are fats used for?
Insulation, provide energy for muscles, protects internal organs
What is the main function of vitamins?
help control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, hormone development, would healing, and nerve function
What types of carbohydrates are there?
Simple and complex
What food source can you mainly get your protein from?
Meats
Give one example of a mineral
calcium, potassium, zinc, sodium
Name one food that contains fat
Open answer
Name the vitamin we can get from the sun
Vitamin D
Name 2 sources of carbohydrates
Starches, grains, fruit, etc.
True or False: We need protein for long lasting energy
True!
What does too much sodium do?
Increases your risk for high blood pressure and stroke.
What are the two different types of fat?
saturated, unsaturated (for a bonus of 200 points, which is considered the "healthy" fat)
Name 2 food sources you can get vitamins from
Fruits and vegetables
Explain why carbohydrates are not "bad" for you
Open answer
Name 3 different food sources that contain protein
Meat/fish, dairy, nuts
True or False: high sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure
True
What type of fat should you avoid as much as possible?
trans fats
True or false: Taking certain vitamins can help with vision, wound healing, and energy level
True (for a bonus of 500 points what is the vitamin that supports with vision?)