misconceptions
Many people believe that excess carbohydrate intake leads to the development of adipose tissue. However, the body first creates _______ from excess glucose intake.
What is glycogen?
What organ has the unique ability to regenerate itself
what is the difference between macro and micronutrients?
macronutrients have energy
Vitamin C plays an important role in the health of what system? A. the immune system, B. nervous system, C. Cardiovascular system
A.
Eating every ____ hours is recommended during eating disorder treatment (in most cases). BONUS: if you can tell me why
3
True or false: white vegetables (potatoes, cauliflower, etc.) have less vitamins and minerals than vegetables of other colors.
False. White vegetables are high in vitamins and minerals, including potassium and magnesium.
glycogen is stored in the ______ and _________.
liver and muscles
what are the three types of carbohydrates
sugar, fiber and starch
Kiwis are an excellent source of what vitamin?
True or false: fresh fruits and vegetables are more nutritious than frozen
false, frozen fruits and veg are just as nutritious. Only an insignificant portion of nutrients are lost
True or False: You cannot get all the necessary nutrients you need on a vegan diet.
False. You can! However, its really hard, and typically people aren't able to hit all the necessary nutrients without the support of a professional (RD) and supplementation.
What organ removes waste products from the blood and produces urin?
Kidneys
_______, a neurotransmitter, is made from carbohydrates. Thus, carbs make us content and happy.
serotonin
What is the difference between water and fat soluble vitamins?
Fat soluble vitamins require dietary fat to be present in order to be absorbed and used by the body.
true or false: people with anorexia do not binge
false
True or False: There are no complete plant proteins.
False. Some complete plant proteins include quinoa, tofu, and hemp seeds.
true or false: you can eat upside down
true. ...but don't....
Where does protein digestion mostly occur?
the small intestine
This vitamin helps to clot blood.
Vitamin K.
Logistical hunger is the idea in which you eat according to your schedule, not necessarily physical hunger cues. For example, if you aren't necessarily physically hungry, but you know you have a long meeting ahead of you and you haven't eaten since breakfast, having a proper snack in the meantime would be an example of logistical hunger.
True or False: there's such thing as too much fiber.
True. everyone's fiber tolerance is different. Too much fiber intake can promote GI discomfort.
____________ is the digestive system's primary digestive juice.
hydrochloric acid
name one type of complex carbohydrate (food source)
potato, vegetable, legume, rice, pasta
This mineral is a major player in the creation of DNA, growth cells, building proteins, healing damaged tissue, and supporting a healthy immune system. It is mostly found in meat, fish, and seafood.
zinc
osteoporosis is a bone disorder wherein bone density decreases. This mostly occurs from an ________ dificiency.
estrogen