Nutrition 101
Term to describe the amount of energy a food provides to the body
This macronutrient is the brain's preferred energy source:
Carbohydrates
What are the 2 categories that make up micronutrients?
Vitamins & minerals
Name 2 hydrating sources outside of water
Broths, juices, F/V, coconut water, sports drinks, carbonated beverages, coffee/teas (*in moderation), herbal teas, milk/dairy alternatives
Before embarking on a solo career - Beyoncé was part of what group?
Destiny's Child
Food is first broken down in what part of the body
Mouth
Name the 3 different types of macronutrients:
Carbs, fats, proteins
A severe deficiency in this vitamin can cause scurvy
Vitamin C
Approximately what percent of human body is composed of water?
~ 50 - 70%
Name for the plastic or metal tube found on the ends of shoelaces
Aglet
Component of plant based food that cannot be digested and helps with overall gut health
Fiber
Name the 2 categories of carbohydrates
Simple & complex
Name all 4 fat soluble vitamins:
A, E, D, K
Name 2 signs of dehydration
Exs: headache, dizziness, fatigue, reduced/dark urine, dry mouth, constipation, irritability, rapid heartbeat, etc.
Name of Barbie's little sister
Skipper
Juice cleanses don't actually "filter out toxins" in the body since it is the job of this organ to do so
Liver
______ fats are often solid at room temperature
Saturated
Name the 2 different types of water soluble vitamins
C, B complex
This micronutrient helps to balance levels of fluid in the body
Sodium
What year were women officially allowed to wear pants on the senate floor?
1993
Where are nutrients primarily absorbed in the body?
Small intestine
What do we call the storage form of glucose (carbohydrates)?
Glycogen
Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of this mineral (*think bone health)
Calcium
How long can the human body survive without water?
~ 3 days
Name of Utah's state bird
California Gull