Why We Eat
We eat to provide our bodies with...
energy
What are the three macro-nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat
What is an example of a Carbohydrate?
potatoes, bread, rice, etc.
What are two types of micronutrients?
Vitamins and Minerals
Who invented french fries?
belgium
We eat to help our bodies
function properly
What is one the main functions of Carbohydrates?
to provide cells with energy
What is an example of a protein?
milk, cheese, fish, meat, tofu, beans
What are the two types of vitamins?
water soluble and fat soluble
What was the first vitamin to be discovered?
Thiamin
What are two reasons we may eat that are not related to fueling our bodies?
for social and cultural reasons
What is one of the main functions of protein?
repair and build bodies tissues
What is an example of a fat?
avocado, nuts, oil, butter, dressing
What mineral helps carry oxygen throughout your body?
Iron
What vitamin deficiency did pirates have?
Vitamin C
We also eat for...
enjoyment
What is one of the main functions of fat?
Helps to absorb micronutrients
What macronutrient does your body need enough of in order to utilize protein properly?
carbohydrate
What are the two main roles of vitamins in the body?
Energy Metabolism and Repair Cell Damage
What was the first food an American ate in space?
What is one type of hunger?
physical, taste, emotional, practical
What nutrient does the brain use for energy?
Carbohydrates
What is an essential nutrient that does not provide energy?
H2O
What are two main function of minerals
Conduct nerve impulses and help heart beat
What was the first food grown in space?
potato