Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Carbs, Fats, and Proteins
Fun Facts
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What is the definition of proteins?
A nutrient that contains nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen.
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What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are the nutrients that are a major provider of energy for the body. Carbon/hydrogen/oxygen
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What are fats?
are energy containing nutrients that are made of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen.
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DD ~ d,e,a,k
What are fat soluble vitamins?
100
What state is Ms. Henderson from?
New York
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What is an amino acid?
A small molecule that is linked chemically to other amino acids (to form proteins).
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What is glucose
Glucose is a major source of energy. Glucose is the easiest sugar the body can use. Simple carbohydrate.
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What is cholesterol?
A waxy, fatlike substance found only in animal products
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starch & fiber
What are polysaccharides?
200
What sport does Andrew play?
soccer
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DD ~ How many amino acids linked together make a protein?
20 different amino acids
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How many calories/grams does one carbohydrate provide for the body?
One gram of carbohydrates provide the body with four grams of energy.
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What are the functions of fats?
1. Form part of the cell membrane. 2. Fatty tissue protects and supports your internal organs and insulates your body.
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Percentage of carbs per day
55-60% DCI
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Nate's SN nickname.
late-Nate
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4 calories
What is the amount of calories in a gram of Protein
400
DD~ 2 monosaccharides bonded together
What is a disaccharide?
400
glycerol & fatty acid
What is a triglyceride?
400
foods containing essential 9 amino acids
What are complete proteins?
400
DD ~ healthy body fat % for males
What is 8-12%
500
growth failure, loss of muscle mass, decrease immunity
What are conditions caused by lack of protein?
500
elevated & low blood sugar
What is hypo/hyperglycemia?
500
solid at room temp, "bad" fats
What is unsaturated fats?
500
storage place for glycogen
What are the muscles & liver?
500
Ms. Henderson's alma mater
What is Northeastern University?
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