carbs
What are carbohydrates?
a source of energy
What are proteins?
large molecules made up of amino acids
What are the three fats?
unsaturated, saturated, trans fat.
What are vitamins?
Vitamins are organic compounds essential for maintaining good health and bodily functions, required in small quantities by the body.
What is "the forgotten nutrient"?
water
Give examples of a complex carbohydrates?
Whole grains, starchy vegetables, and legumes.
Why do we need protein?
Growth, development, cell repair, energy source
What is the healthiest fat?
unsaturated fat
What are minerals?
Inorganic substances that the body needs in small amounts of various bodily functions.
How much percent of water makes up your body?
60-70%
What is the difference between complex carbs and simple carbs.
Complex carbs are lasting energy and simple carbs are fast no lasting energy.
What is the difference between complete and Incomplete proteins?
complete carbs contain all 9 essential amino acids, Incomplete lack some essential amino acids
Why are fats important?
long lasting energy, vitamins, cell health, and protection.
How much macro minerals should you have daily?
How much trace minerals should you have?
more than 100 mg per day
less than 100 mg per day
You should have ___ of water per day
64 ounces
Carbohydrates are broken down into which simple sugar to provide energy?
glucose
Give 5 examples of high protein food?
meat,eggs,legumes,milk,peanut butter.
Choose ______
Limit ________
Avoid _________
unsaturated
saturated
trans
What helps with vision?
What are signs of dehydration?
dry mouth, headache, dizziness, confusion, fatigue.
How many calories per gram do carbohydrates provide?
9 calories
How much protein do middle school kids need?
34-52 grams per day
cholesterol
LDL= ___
HDL=____
bad
good
What is folate?
also known as vitamin B9, is an essential water-soluble vitamin
Brain=___% water
75%