Nutrition Part 1
protein, carbs and fat
What does calcium do?
Helps with bone and teeth health
What is a calorie
a unit of energy
Where does our food come from?
Our food comes from grocery stores, food markets, gardens
What type of carbs are slow absorbing
Complex
What does Vitamin A do?
Helps with Vision health
Why is monitoring total fat important
For good heart health
What would happen if we don’t get consistent access to healthy foods?
diseases and not getting the nutrients we need to survive
What are the 2 types of protein
plant and animal
What does Vitamin C do?
Supports immune system and skin health
What is a serving size
a standard amount of food a person usually eats
What is food security
Means having consistent access to safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy life
What is the purpose of micronutrients
Support the immune system, helps build hormones, helps with healthy vision.
What does Vitamin D do?
Helps with bone health
What is % of daily value
Determines how high or low of a nutrient a food contains
Why might food insecurity occur
Low income
Economic issues
Problems with food supply
Climate change
Wars
Bad farming practices
Natural disasters like flooding, drought, or a hurricane
Pests that destroy crops
Bad growing season
Lack of growable land
What are the 2 types of fatty acids and what do they do
Omega 3 and Omega 6. They help reduce inflammation
________ regulates blood pressure
Sodium
What is dietary fiber
Non-digestible carb that helps with digestion
What are ways to combat food insecurity
-grow a garden
-buy locally grown foods
-eat leftovers
-buy frozen fruits and vegetables
-buy food in bulk
-buy generic brands over name brands