Macro Nutrients
What is the recommended daily intake of fiber for adults?
25-30 grams
What is the daily recommendation for protien?
10-35%
TRUE OR FALSE: Vitamins and minerals provide energy but are essential for various bodily functions.
False
When does digestion start?
Before food enters the mouth
What is a calorie?
A measure of energy content in food
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?
Provide energy
How many calories per gram does protein provide?
4 calories per gram
What type of carbohydrate would I need if I was going on a run in an hour?
Simple Carbs
What is the entry point of digestion?
The mouth
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Fats, Proteins, Carbs, Minerals, Vitamins, Water
Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?
Fat
Which type of fat is considered the healthiest?
Unsaturated
Name 1 food that provides empty calories:
Candy, cake, soda, etc
Which organ facilitates the passage of food from the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
What order are ingredients listed on a food label?
Descending order by weight
Name all macronutrients and how many calories per gram each provide
Fats- 9
Carbs- 4
Protein - 4
How many calories per gram does fat provide?
9
What are macronutrients?
What are micronutiretns?
Macro- fat, proteins, carbs
Micro- minerals and vitamins
Explain the difference between mechanical digestion and chemical digestion
Mechanical digestion is the physical break down of food
Chemical digestion is the chemical break down of food
What are 2 factors affecting caloric needs?
Age
Gender
Metabolism
Activity Lebel
What is the difference between simple and complex carbs?
Simple carbs are absorbed quickly and are used for quick energy
Complex Carbs are absorbed slowly and are you used for stored energy
What are the 3 types of fat
Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans
What are the 5 components found on a food label?
Serving Size
Calories
Nutrients
Daily Value
Ingredient List
Which organ absorbs carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
small intestine
What are Nutrient-Dense Foods
Foods that provide vitamins and minerals without excessive calories