Nutrition Basics
What is the science of food and its relationship to health?
Nutrition
How many calories are in a food with 10g Carbohydrates, 10g Protein, 2g Fats
94 Calories
What are fats that are solid at room temperature called?
Saturated fats.
What percent of your body is made up of water?
What is the only food that never spoils?
Honey.
What is the difference between hunger and appetite?
Hunger = natural drive to avoid starvation; Appetite = desire for food.
Name the 3 forms of carbohydrates.
Sugars, starches, fiber.
What type of vitamins dissolve in water?
Water-soluble vitamins.
What nutrient is considered more essential than water?
Oxygen.
What organ is the only part of the human body that can float on water?
The lungs.
What are the 6 classes of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water.
What do carbs allow proteins to do in the body?
Build and repair tissues instead of being used for energy.
Without fat, your body cannot absorb which nutrients?
Fat-soluble vitamins.
Name two functions of water in the body.
Transports nutrients, removes waste, lubricates joints, aids digestion, regulates body temp.
What popular snack was originally called “prickly pear chips”?
Doritos.
What does RDA stand for?
Recommended Daily Allowance.
What is the difference between complete and incomplete proteins?
Complete = contain all essential amino acids (animal sources). Incomplete = missing some amino acids (plant sources).
Name two vitamins that are fat soluble.
Vitamins A,D,E, and K
Name two benefits of eating breakfast.
Boosts energy, balances blood sugar, stimulates brain, promotes heart health, kickstarts metabolism.
How many taste buds does the average human have?
About 10,000
List two factors that affect caloric intake needs.
Body composition, activity level, metabolism.
What happens when proteins are used for energy instead of their main functions?
They can’t repair tissues or fight disease effectively.
Name two hidden sources of fat.
Chocolate, seeds, nuts, egg yolks, ice cream, cheese.
What are the three universal nutrition principles?
1. More processing = less nutrient density.
2. Eat when hungry but hydrate before thirsty.
3. Diet + exercise matter more than weight on a scale.
What fast-food chain was the first to use drive-thru service?
In-N-Out Burger.