Macronutrients
The 3 macronutrients that give us energy
What are carbohydrates, protein & fats
The two dietary elements that are considered micronutrients
What are vitamins and minerals
Eating after 7:00 pm causes weight gain
What is false
Digestion for this macronutrient begins in the mouth
What are carbohydrates
The first food planted and grown in space
What are potatoes
Rank the following types of carbohydrates by rate of absorption from fastest to slowest:
Starches, Fibre, Sugar
What is sugar (simplest form, fastest absorption), starch (more complex, slower absorption) & fibre (most complex, not absorbed by the body). 100 BONUS POINTS- EXPLAIN WHY YOU WANT TO CHOOSE CARBS THAT CONTAIN FIBRE
Citrus fruits are a great source of this vitamin
What is Vitamin C
Fresh vegetables and frozen vegetables are equally nutritious
What is true
Water is vital for all processes of metabolism & digestion because water contains this essential element
What is oxygen
Most oranges have this many segments/wedges
What is 10
This macronutrient is important for cell function and the protection of your vital organs
What is fat
The vitamin that supports healthy eyesight and immune system functions
What is vitamin A- 100 BONUS POINTS- IS VITAMIN A FAT SOLUBLE OR WATER SOLUBLE?
The balanced plate method consists of 1/2 plate protein, 1/4 plate fruits & vegetables and 1/4 plate starches
What is false- 100 BONUS POINTS FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER
A regular metabolism consists of appropriate signals from your stomach to your brain when you are _________ & __________ before and after eating.
What is hungry & full
The place where french fries originated
What is Belgium
Beans can belong to both of these macronutrient categories
What are carbohydrates and protein
These two micronutrients support healthy bones
What are calcium and vitamin D
Butter is better for you than margarine
What is false
This hormone is responsible for unlocking cells to allow for the absorption of energy.
What is insulin- 100 BONUS POINTS- WHAT ORGAN PRODUCES INSULIN?
A fruit named after a flightless bird
What is kiwi fruit
Choosing lean sources of protein means they contain less of this type of fat
What is saturated fat
The most abundant mineral in the body by weight
What is calcium
Juice cleanses help rid the body of toxins
What is False
Metabolism (the way your body digests and processes food) can be affected by any of these factors (name 5 for the full 500 points)
What are medications, sleep habits, exercise, mental stress levels, food choices, eating schedule, body weight/composition (fat vs. muscle), dieting habits or history of dieting, genetics, age, race, gender, hydration level, diseases, physical trauma to the body/skin like a burn or cut or surgery, smoking, substance use.
The scientific name for the gurgling you hear in your stomach when you are hungry or digesting food.
What is borborygmus- 100 BONUS POINTS- WHAT FICTIONAL CHARACTER OFTEN REFERRED TO HIS BORBORYGMUS BY SAYING "I'VE GOT A RUMBLY IN MY TUMBLY"?