Carbohydrates
The two types of carbohydrates
What are simple and complex carbs?
Help form cells, protect nerves, store energy, etc.
What are fats?
The structure of every cell and body tissue (blood, skin bones, etc.)
What is protein?
A, D, E, K, C, B
What are vitamins?
Does not provide energy, but is needed for the human body to function
What is Water?
Amount (percentage) of calories you should get daily from carbohydrates
What is 45-65%?
A waxy, fatlike substance that helps the body create cell membranes. Too much of it is bad, though.
What is cholesterol?
The "building blocks" of protein
What are amino acids?
Vitamins that can be stored in the body, such as A and K
What are fat soluble vitamins?
What are things water does for the body?
The type of carbohydrate that helps the body with digestion, and the one that you should get lots of
What is Fiber?
The percent of daily calories that should come from healthy fats.
The number of amino acids your diet needs to supply (essential amino acids)
What is 9?
What are water soluble vitamins?
The percentage of the body that is water.
What is 65%?
The type of carbohydrate that is unhealthy in large amounts.
What is Sugar?
Avacados, nuts, fish
What are "healthy" fats? (unsaturated fats)
Proteins that dont provide all 9 essential amino acids in one source, and can be fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and more
What are incomplete proteins?
What are things that vitamins do for the body?
Waters we should avoid
The number of calories per gram in a carbohydrate
What is 4 calories?
Packaged snacks, cakes, biscuits, fried food
What are "unhealthy" fats? (Trans fats, saturated fats)
Proteins that do provide all 9 essential amino acids, and are animal products
What are complete proteins?
What are Antioxidants?
Plain water, fruits, vegetables
Waters we should consume the most of