Carbohydrates
Name the 2 carbohydrates.
Proteins are highest in what type of food?
Animal products (beef, poultry, pork, etc)
Name 1 of the 3 reasons the body needs fat.
Protect against the cold
Protect internal organs
Provide energy for muscles
Vitamins are compounds that help the body turn food into what?
Energy
Name one food that has a lot of calcium for your bones?
milk, yogurt
A typical person can only live how many days without water?
3 days
Carbohydrates all originate from what?
Plants
Eggs
Nuts
tofu
beans
A waxy fat made by the body that can clog arteries is called what?
Cholesterol
Vitamins can help to do what?
Make hormones, heal wounds and keep nerves working.
Name 1 mineral that is needed to build healthy bones and teeth?
Calcium, Magnesium
Water makes up what percent of a persons body weight?
50-75%
our percent decreases as we age
Eating too many simple carbs can lead to what?
Weight gain
Name one function of protein
Build and Repair damaged tissues/muscles
Make hormones and the antibodies that help people fight disease
growth and maintenance of body cells
High levels of cholesterol can lead to what chronic illness?
Heart Disease
What vitamin do we get from the sun?
Vitamin D
Which mineral can you add to your water to help get extra electrolytes?
salt
Experts recommend drinking how many glasses of water each day?
at least 8 -8oz glasses
or half you body weight in oz
Carbohydrates provide what for the body?
fuel/energy
Not eating enough protein can cause what problems
Development of bones and muscles
Become weak
Name 3 healthy fats
avocados, salmon, seeds, nuts, olive oil, butter, nut butters
Name 3 fruits that you can get vitamin C from.
Oranges, tangerines, lemon, lime, grapefruit, citrus fruits
Which fruit is a great choice to prevent muscle cramping due to the potassium it contains?
banana
What can be caused by sweating, illness (especially diarrhea or vomiting), injury (such as severe burns) or not drinking enough fluids?
Dehydration
Why do athletes need carbs?
Quick energy for workouts
Fuel for muscles
Helps with endurance
Eating large amounts of protein can also add to weight gain, because many foods high in protein are also high in what?
Fats
What percentage of teens total daily calories should come from fats?
25-35%
Saturated fats <10%
ALL
Which mineral def
Manganese and Zinc
This temperature of water is ideal for fast hydration.
Room temperature