Nutrition
Nutrition
Nutrition
Nutrition
nutrition
100

Natural sugars in fruits are considered added sugars

false
100

What are carbohydrates used for? 

Primary energy source for our body

100
What are some reasons it may be important to follow a meal plan structure in ED recovery? (Name 3 for full points)
  1. Regulate digestion
  2. Support return of hunger/fullness cues
  3. Ensures consistent nutrition intake
100

what are the three major macronutrients that give you energy

Carbohydrates, protein, fats, 

100

Which food groups are rich in carbohydrates? (Name at least 2)

Fruits, starches, dairy

200

What are proteins mainly used for?

Growth and repair of muscles and cells

200

Transports nutrients to and from the cell

Water

200

A waxy, fatlike substance

Cholesterol 

200

What is a problem with Type 2 Diabetes

unhealthy weight gain/over-eating

200

What mineral supports the reuptake and absorption of Vitamin C in the body?

Iron (Fe)
300

T/F (fix the bold  if false): the body converts all carbs to a simple sugar called glycogen

False, glucose

300
What should a person do if they want to lose weight?

Consume less calories than they burn.

300

What is an indigestible carbohydrate?

Fiber

300

What part of the digestive tract is water absorbed in?

The small intestine

300

What percentage of the body is made up of water?

70%

400
Describe "refeeding syndrome"

A metabolic response that results in electrolyte imbalance, fluid and electrolyte shifts, and metabolic complications. The cause is related to feeding too quickly after being in a malnourished state. 

400

What do calories measure in food?

Energy provided by the food 

400

What type of fat has been removed from virtually all foods in 2018?

Trans Fats 

400

What food has the highest source of potassium?

Kiwis (bananas are second)

400

What are the fat soluble vitamins?

Vitamin A, D, E, K

500

Calculate the %DV for a serving of food that provides 100 calories and 5 grams of protein when the recommended DV is 2,000 calories and 50 g of protein.

10%



500

T/F: "Nutrient dense" food have a high ratio of nutrients to calories

True

500

What are good food sources of Vitamin C?

Oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli

500

What is the name of the hormone that tells our brain we are ready to eat?

Grehlin

500

Examples of simple carbohydrates

white grains ( white bread, buns, wraps) white rice, pasta, some fruits, candy, chocolate, pop

OR

Fruits (berries, bananas, mangoes, pineapple, watermelon, etc.), vegetables (asparagus, carrots, brussels sprouts, etc.) dairy (milk, ice cream, cheese)

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