Sugars & Starch
Plants to extract sucrose from
Sugarcane and sugar beets
Dietary fiber is only found in foods from __________ sources
Plant
A food that contains all nine essential amino acids
Complete Protein
_____________ does not change fat from one type to another
Melting
Water participates in chemical reactions by breaking food down into __________
Nutrients
Three carbohydrates are: sugar, starch, and ________
Fiber
Dietary fiber is vital to _____________
Digestion
Combining ________________ can provide complete protein
Plant Foods
Name four reasons that fats are needed
1. Fat helps the body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K
2. Body fat serves as an energy reserve
3. Body fat cushions and protects the heart and other vital organs; bones from injury
4. A layer of body fat under the skin provides insulation for warmth
5. Fat is a component of cell membranes
6. Helps you feel full longer after eating
Water helps the body cool itself off by releasing heat in the form of sweat, or _____________
Perspiration
What you should do to make starches taste sweeter
Chew starchy foods slowly
Foods sweetened with sugar substitutes can still be...
High in calories or fat
Name three of the most important roles of protein
Growth and Maintenance, Enzymes, Hormones, Antibodies, Fluid Balance
Name two things that you can substitute fat for
Carbohydrates, Proteins
What three beverages should you limit drinking?
Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks
Name four foods containing starch
Grains, grass seeds, peas, corn, beans, winter squash, potatoes
Three foods that are high in calories and are high-fat
Sauces, spreads, gravies
Name a meatless dish with complete protein
1. Rice and beans
2. Peanut butter sandwich
3. Hummus on pita bread
Provide three examples of fatty fish that provides omega-3 essential fatty acids
Salmon, Sardines, Mackerel, Trout, Herring
Name four parts of the body that water keeps from drying out
Eyes, Mouth, Nose, Skin
Three things a low-carb diet might do
1. Body uses fat and proteins for energy
2. Robs bones of minerals
3. Raise blood cholesterol
4. Risk of kidney stones
Name five sources of dietary fiber
1. Fruits
2. Vegetables
3. Whole-grain products
4. Nuts
5. Seeds
6. Dry beans
7. Peas
8. Lentils
Name four examples of complete proteins
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Soy
Provide four examples of plant sources that provides omega-3 essential fatty acids
Flax seeds, kiwifruit, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, leafy vegetables
Name four habits that can help you increase your water intake
1. Drink at least 8 ounces of water when you get up in the morning, when you go to bed, and before meals
2. Carry a sports bottle filled with water
3. Drink water before, during, and after physical activities
4. Take a drink each time you pass a water fountain