Nutrients
What can nutrients also be divided into
1. macronutrients
2. micronutrients
The categories of carbohydrates
1. simple carbohydrates
2. complex carbohydrates
What does fat provide to the body
energy
What are the three protein categories
1. complete
2. partially complete
3. incomplete
What kind of food does most vitamins come from
1. Vegetables
2. Fruits
What are the functions of nutrients
1. Providing energy
2. Promoting growth and development
3.Regulating body process.
Types of carbohydrates
1. sugars
2. starches
3. dietary
What is the function of fat
1. Keep your body warm
2. Protect important organs in the body·
How many amino acid are there
22
What are the categories of nutrients
1. carbohydrates
2. proteins
3. fats
4. vitamins
5. minerals
6. water
what is the food source of sugars
1. vegetables
2. fruit
3. honey
what are the types of fats
1. cholesterol
2. saturated
3. polyunsaturated
4. Monounsaturated
5. trans
Which two categories are proteins classified
1. essential amino acid
2. non-essential amino acid
What are the types of vitamins
1. Fat-soluble vitamins
2. Water-soluble vitamins
what is the food source of starches and fibre
1. oats
2. dried beans
3. whole grains
what are two types of cholesterol
1. low-density lipoprotein
2. high-density lipoprotein
what are the food sources of partially complete protein
1. wheat gluten
2. peanuts
what are the different tastes between sugars and starches or fibre
Sugars taste sweet, but starches and fibre taste bland or tasteless
what are the functions of dietary fats
1. Providing a source of energy
2. Carrying fat-soluble vitamins through the body
3. Creating a sense of satiety
4. Aiding hormone development
what are small units made of each protein
amino acid
What are the two main functions of vitamins
1. Helping regulate body processes
2. Helping prevent diseases