Carbohydrates
True or False ? This nutrient is the one that your body uses first for energy
What is true?
This nutrient helps build and repair body tissues like muscles.
What is protein?
This nutrient supports digestion and helps keep your system regular.
What is fiber?
This is the recommended primary food source for infants.
What is breastmilk or formula?
This organ mechanically and chemically breaks down food using acid and enzymes.
What is stomach?
These carbs are digested more slowly due to their structure and fiber.
What is complex carbohydrates?
A protein that contains all nine essential amino acids is called this.
What is a complete protein?
This food is a healthy source of fat.
What is ....
This is the main nutritional concern for toddlers.
What is balanced nutrient intake?
These are the four main steps of digestion.
What are ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination?
Apples are a complex carbohydrate
What is false?
These fats are considered healthier.
What are unsaturated fats?
This type of diet helps reduce the risk of chronic disease in adults.
What is a balanced diet?
These nutrients are especially important during adolescence due to growth spurts.
What are protein, calcium and fiber?
This is how the body primarily burns calories.
What is basal metabolism, physical activity, and digestion?
These types of carbs cause the fastest rise in blood glucose levels.
What is simple carbohydrate?
This is the number of calories per gram that fat provides.
What is 9?
Canada’s Food Guide recommends choosing these fats more often.
What are unsaturated fats?
Older adults are at higher risk of this nutritional issue.
What is dehydration and nutrient deficiencies?
This part of digestion involves nutrients entering the bloodstream.
What is absorption?
This is the number of calories per gram that carbohydrates provide.
What is 4?
This type of fat should be eaten in moderation and is often found in animal products.
What are saturated fats?
This negatively affects digestion.
What is ...
This is why breastmilk/formula is ideal for infants.
What is complete and easily digestible?
This is the term for calories burned during digestion.
What is thermic effect on food?