Carbohydrates
What is the role of Carbohydrates in the body?
Energy
What is the role of proteins in the body?
build & repair muscles/tissue
What is the worst type of fats?
Trans Fats
What source provides us with most of our vitamin D?
The sun
The term for when our bodies do not have enough water
dehydration
What are the 2 type of carbohydrates?
simple & complex
What are the 2 types of proteins?
Complete & incomplete
What is the healthiest type of fats?
unsaturated
What types are vitamins A,D,E, & K?
Fat soluble
Best food sources for water
fresh fruits and vegetables
What makes oranges healthier than orange juice
oranges contain fiber
All animal sources are which type of protein?
complete
Type of fats found in beef, chicken, butter, cheese, & eggs
saturated
What are the 2 types of minerals
Macro & Trace (micro)
How long could we survive without water?
~3 days
Hormone made by the pancreas that controls our blood sugar levels
insulin
How many amino acids does a food need in order to be considered a complete protein?
9
What is HDL & LDL?
types of cholesterol
Which mineral is essential to our bone health & muscle contractions (including our heart)?
Calcium
Digestive condition that can be caused by not drinking enough water
constipation
Component in complex carbohydrates that aids in digestion
fiber
Name of plant product that is a complete protein (containing all 9 essential amino acids)
soybeans (or quinoa, buckwheat, hemp)
How can we tell if a product contains trans fats?
hydrogenated/partially hydrogenated listed in the ingredients
Vitamins that help prevent cancer by repairing damaged cells in the body
antioxidants
The term for when our bodies have too much water (dangerous levels)
hypernutremia (water intoxication)