Protein
Miscellaneous
Fats
Carbohydrates
Micronutrients
100
True or False: The body can store protein?
False, the body cannot store protein that is not used in the body
100
What are all of our essential nutrients?
Protein, carbs, fats/oils, water, vitamins, and minerals
100
True or False: Eating fat makes you fat
False!
There are two causes of fat gain. First, eating a surplus of calories (eating more calories than the body burns) can cause you to store energy as fat. Eating an excessively high amount of carbohydrates without proper exercise can cause the body to store more fat.
100
What are at least 3 examples of carbohydrates?
Bread, potatoes, fruit, milk, yogurt, and candy.
100
What is dehydration?
Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, resulting in a lack of water in the body. This can happen due to various factors, including:
Not drinking enough fluids, Excessive sweating, Diarrhea or vomiting, Fever, and Certain medications.
200
What is the function of protein?
To grow (especially important for children, teens, pregnant women).
To repair injured tissue.
For energy when carbohydrates aren’t available.
200
PT 1: What are our macronutrients?
PT 2: What are our micronutrients?
PT 1: Protein, carbohydrates, fats
PT 2: Vitamins and Minerals
200
What are at least 2 different examples of fat?
red meat (beef, lamb), processed meats (bacon, sausage), butter, cheese (especially hard cheeses like cheddar), avocados, nuts, seeds, full-fat dairy products like cream and whole milk, fried foods, chocolate, pastries like cookies and cakes, and certain vegetable oils like coconut oil and palm oil.
200
What are the 3 reasons we need carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of fuel.
All tissues and cells in our body need carbohydrates to function.
Carbohydrates can be stored in muscles and liver for later use.
200
Which micronutrient is responsible for helping build strong bones and teeth, and it also plays a role in many other bodily functions?
Calcium is a mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth, and it also plays a role in many other bodily functions
300
Give at least 3 examples of animal based protein?
Meat, poultry, fish, cheese, milk
300
What are the different Harvard Healthy Eating Plate Categories? (Must get all correct for full points)
Water, Healthy Oils, Whole grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Healthy Protein
300
What are the 4 functions of fat?
Insulate your body
Cushion your organs from shock as you move
Absorb and store vitamins A,D,E,K (known as “fat soluble vitamins) and allow them to be absorbed
Add taste and flavor to food
300
What is a whole grain?
Whole grains are grains in their natural state. Non whole grains are refined. When grains are refined, they lose 25% of their protein and seventeen nutrients.
300
What are at least 3 correct functions vitamins?
regulate hormones, help fight infection, promote wound healing, make bones strong, growth and development, energy production
400
Give at least 3 correct examples of plant based protein?
nuts, legumes, lentils, tofu, soy, impossible meat, vegan protein powder
400
What is the recommend amount of water per day? (In glasses)
8.5 - 11.5 glasses of water per day, depending on the person
400
What are examples of unsaturated fats?
Avocados, olive oil, nuts like almonds and walnuts, seeds like pumpkin and flax seeds, fatty fish like salmon, canola oil, peanut butter, and vegetable oils like sunflower and corn oil.
400
PT 1 What is the function fiber?
PT 2 What are 3 examples of fiber?
Fiber is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested. It helps keep your cholesterol low and your digestive system functioning properly. It is in fruit, vegetables, grains, and legumes.
400
What are at least 3 reasons water is essential?
carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells
flushing bacteria from your bladder
aiding digestion
preventing constipation
normalizing blood pressure
stabilizing the heartbeat
cushioning joints
protecting organs and tissues
regulating body temperature
maintaining electrolyte (sodium) balance.
500
What percentage of calories in a plant comes from protein?
14%
500
How do you spell my last name?
Mr. Connolly
500
PT 1: What are the 3 types of fat? (Define each one; Healthy, limit, avoid)
PT 2: What are 2 examples for each?
Saturated fat: Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and are in milk, cheese, and meat. (Unhealthy)
Unsaturated fat (monounsaturated/polyunsaturated): Unsaturated fats are also found naturally in fish and plant-based oils. (healthy)
Trans fat: Saturated fat occurs naturally while Trans fat has been altered to increase how long it lasts. Trans fats are in processed foods, chips, crackers, cookies, and fast food. (aviod)
500
What are the two different types of carbohydrates?
Explain both with definitions and at least one example for each
Simple carbs are sugar. They are quickly digested for energy.
Complex carbs are from plant sources and contain more nutrients and fiber.
500
PT 1: What are the two kinds of vitamins?
PT 2: Which vitamins fall into those categories?
Fat-soluble: Stored in fat tissues and liver – take a long time to be released. Vitamins ADEK
Water soluble: Travel through bloodstream and what is not used is expelled through urine. Need to be replenished often! Vitamin B & C