vitamins and minerals
What do we get our vitamins and minerals from?
Fruit and Vegetables
Why do we need protien?
They are the building blocks of cells.
What happens when someone eats too much sugar?
The body stores it as fat
What is one of the things you should look for when looking at food labels?
high amount of Saturated fats, added sugars, or sodium
What is the most deadly spider?
Sydney funnel-web spider. According to the Guinness World Records, the Sydney funnel-web spider, Atrax robustus, is the most dangerous spider to humans in the world.
Which vitamin is most commonly forgotten?
Vitamin K
What can we get proteins from?
Meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, seeds, nuts, beans, and lentils
What is the daily recommendation of added sugars?
Males: 36grams
Females:24grams
Should you check if the product you are buying is nutrient dense?
Yes, you should
Can spider webs be used as natural bandages?
Spider webs make for an excellent natural treatment for healing cuts and scrapes! Spider webs supposedly have natural antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, which can help keep wounds clean and prevent infection.
How do vitamins and minerals help out the body?
boost the immune system, support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs do their jobs.
What happens if you eat/consume too much protein?
It gets stored as fat
where are good and bad sugars found?
As a rule, 'good' sugars are found in healthy whole foods, while 'bad' sugars are commonly found in highly refined, processed foods.
According to _______, there's no nutritional need or benefit from eating added sugar.
Harvard
Can all spiders produce silk?
Yes
Do we get energy from vitamins and minerals?
No, they are micronutrients and are only needed in small amounts
What are the three macronutrients?
Protein, carbohydrates, and fat
Too much sugar leads to weight gain, and too much weight gain leads to what?
Type 2 diabetes, High blood pressure, heart diseases, and kidney diseases
what are things you NEED to look for when buying products?
Proteins, vitamins, and minerals
How many eggs can a female spider produce at a time?
Around 3,000 eggs at once
How many different vitamins and minerals are there?
13 essential vitamins and minerals
Why do we need Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for our bodies, providing the fuel we need for our nervous system, organs and muscles to work.
What is the biggest source of added sugars in America?
Beverages
The percent daily value is based on a "how many calories a day" diet
2,000 calories a day
How high can spiders jump?
Around 50x their own length!