Macronutrient Facts
These are the 3 macronutrients
What are Carbohydrates, Lipid, and Protein?
True or False: Our bodies receive energy through the consumption of vitamins
False! Our bodies can only get energy from the macronutrients.
This is the most abundant mineral in the human body
What is Calcium?
This is what carbohydrates break down into when digested.
What is glucose?
Does Sushi refer to raw fish true or false?
Sushi refers to vinegared rice, not raw fish. Sashimi is the term for thinly sliced raw fish.
This macronutrient is the brain's preferred source of energy
What are carbohydrates?
This is the only vitamin we can get from the sun
What is vitamin D?
This mineral's, found in meat and dark leafy greens, main function is to carry oxygen throughout your body
What is iron?
This is what proteins break down into when digested.
What are amino acids?
What are names other countries call eggplant?
Eggplants are known by various names around the world, including aubergine (UK), brinjal (South Asia), and melongene (Caribbean).
These are the two types of fiber found in carbohydrates
What is soluble (example: oats, beans, lentils) and insoluble (example: whole grain)?
This water-soluble vitamin is an anti-oxidant and is known for improving our immune system.
What is Vitamin C?
Electrolyte balance is imperative to the function of this major organ.
What is the heart?
This macronutrient assists with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
What are fats or lipids?
Name 2 nutrients that can assist with gut health and regularity.
What are probiotics, prebiotics, fiber or water?
This type of fat is found in oily fish
What are Omega-3 fatty acids?
This fat-soluble vitamin (found in carrots) helps with our eye sight
What is vitamin A?
Animal protein is rich in this mineral which assists with immune health and fighting off infections
What is zinc?
This macronutrient assists with the production of important hormones such as Sertonin and Melatonin
What is Protein?
Bonus 100 points: What is Tryptophan?
Why does popcorn pop?
Popcorn pops because it contains a small amount of water inside each kernel. When heated, the water turns to steam, causing the kernel to explode and pop.
Explain the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids
Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body, and therefore must be consumed in the diet; while non-essential amino acids are made by the body and don't have to be consumed in the diet.
These are the fat-soluble vitamins
What are vitamins A, D, E, and K?
Name two electrolytes
What are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, phosphate, and magnesium?
This is the body's storage form of glucose
What is glycogen?
When was the ice cream cone invented ?
1904 World's Fair in St. Louis when an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes, and a nearby waffle vendor saved the day.