Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats & Cholesterol
Minerals and Vitamins
Miscellaneous
100
How many calories are in 1 gram of Carbohydrates
What is 4
100
Protein is needed for what?
What is growth and to build and repair tissue
100
Which type of cholesterol is the good kind?
What is HDL
100
Define Vitamin
What is a nutrient that helps the body use carbs, proteins and fats
100
What is the bad type of cholesterol?
What is LDL
200
Excess carbohydrates are stored as what?
What is fat
200
Complete proteins have all the essential _______________? List 1 source.
What is amino acids. Beef, chicken, diary, soy
200
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
What is 9
200
Do vitamins provide energy? What do they do?
What is No! They unleash the energy stored in carbs, proteins and fat.
200
How can we treat diabetes? (4 things)
What is diet, exercise, medication, insulin
300
Describe a complex carbohydrate and give an example
Preferred carb. Long lasting energy. Whole Grain Pasta / vegetables etc
300
What is the only plant food that provides all 9 of the essential amino acids?
What is soybeans
300
List the 3 types of fat from best for you to worst.
What is Unsaturated, saturated, Trans.
300
How much water should you drink a day?
What is 48 - 64 ounces
300
What do vegetarians need to consider in regards to amino acids?
What is eat a combination of incomplete proteins
400
Carbs are the main source of what for the body
What is energy
400
Excess protein is burned as ____________ and stored as __________.
What is energy and fat
400
Fat helps us store these in our body?
What is fat soluable vitamins
400
What are the 2 types of vitamins
What is fat-soluble and water-soluble.
400
What is atherosclerosis?
What is build up of plaque on artery walls
500
Describe simple carbohydrates and give an example
give us quick energy, often not nutritious. Cookies
500
A gram of protein provides how many calories?
What is 4.
500
Name 2 reasons why our body needs fat.
What is maintain body heat, build brain cells and nerve tissue, provide energy, help the body store and use vitamins.
500
What is a mineral?
What is a nutrient that regulates chemical reactions in the body.
500
What are the 2 names for the type of diabetes that is considered to occur due to a poor diet and lack of exercise?
What is Type II, Adult Onset
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