Macronutrients
The macronutrient that serves as the main energy source for the body.
What is a carbohydrate?
These nutrients play a central part in metabolism and in the maintenance of tissue function.
What are MICRONUTRIENTS?
The part of the label that indicates the average amount that people typically eat or drink. (usually in a unit like cups or pieces)
What is a serving size?
Development, mood, and energy are all impacted by our ___.
What is NUTRITION?
Today's lesson was on this topic.
What is NUTRITION?
A macronutrient that is can be classified as either simple or complex.
What is a carbohydrate?
These micronutrients are grouped based on their ability to dissolve in fat or water, are organic, and can be broken down. Examples include A, B12, and K
What are VITAMINS?
The unit of measure that indicates the amount of energy provided by a food.
What is a calorie?
The relationship between the brain and what microbiome has shown the beneficial effects of dietary fibers and probiotics?
What is the GUT MICROBIOME?
This administration oversees the food labeling process.
What is the FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)?
A macronutrient that the body needs to grow, build, and repair tissues.
What is a protein?
This micronutrient serves as building material & found in all bones, teeth, nails, skin, and blood.
What are MINERALS?
The total number of servings in a package, not the intended serving size.
What is servings per container?
Several key nutrients assist in brain development. Which of the below is NOT one?
a.) iron b.) lead
c.) zinc d.) folate
What is (b) LEAD?
These are considered the building blocks of proteins.
What are AMINO ACIDS?
The macronutrient that is needed to store energy, cushion organs, and make hormones.
What is fat?
We need this mineral to keep our teeth and bones healthy.
What is CALCIUM?
The column of percentages that indicate if a food is high or low in particular nutrients.
What is Percent Daily Value (%DV)?
This metal and element is essential for transport of oxygen to all the body's organs including the brain.
What is IRON?
Starch, glycogen, and fiber compose this type of carbohydrate.
What are COMPLEX carbohydrates?
A healthy type of fat that is found in plants and fish. (hint: this is related to the chemical structure of the molecule)
What is unsaturated fat?
This is known as the "sunshine vitamin." In the winter, we need a source in our diet
What is VITAMIN D?
The list of components in a food or beverage listed in grams or milligrams.
What are nutrients?
This breakfast food has building blocks for critical neurotransmitters and helps support the membranes of neurons.
What are EGGS?
Garlic, tomatoes, and berries have lots of this in them.
What are ANTIOXIDANTS?