Carbohydrates
What are carbohydrates?
Starches and sugars in foods that act as our body's main source of energy.
What are proteins?
Nutrients made up of amino acids that build and maintain cells and tissues.
What are the three types of fats?
unsaturated, saturated, and trans fat.
What are the two types of vitamins?
Water-soluble and fat-soluble.
Why do we need water?
It is essential for almost every body function/process.
What are the three types of carbohydrates?
Simple, complex, and fiber.
How many amino acids does our body produce? How many out of those amino acids are considered essential amino acids?
20 amino acids, 9 essential amino acids.
What foods contain large amounts of unsaturated fats?
Vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
What is an essential mineral in our diet?
Calcium
Does all of our food contain water?
Yes, we get about 20% of our water intake from food.
What foods contain complex carbohydrates?
Grain products (bread, pasta, and beans)
What are some plant-based foods that are rich in protein?
Grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes.
Saturated foods are most commonly found in where?
Animal-based foods like meat and dairy.
What kinds of vitamins can be harmful if they are consumed in excess? Why?
Fat-soluble vitamins (D, K, A, E) because or bodies stores them.
What drinks should we avoid? Why?
Caffeinated drinks, because they make us dehydrated.
Which kind of carbohydrates reduces the risk of illnesses such as cancer and type 2 diabetes?
Fiber.
How many grams of protein are teen girls and boys recommended to consume daily?
46 grams of protein for girls, 52 grams of protein for boys.
Fill in the blanks: “Trans fats can ______ your blood cholesterol level which can increase the risk for _____ ________.”
Raise, heart disease.
What disease does consuming calcium-rich foods prevent?
Osteoporosis
In what circumstances might we need to drink more water than usual?
When you are active and exercising and in hot, dry weather.
How many grams of total fiber do experts recommend teen girls and boys consume daily?
Girls: 26 grams
Boys: 38 grams
Which food do you think is the highest in protein?
Chicken and Turkey breast.
What did the USDA and some cities do because trans fats are so harmful for you?
The USDA required the amount of trans fats to be listed on nutrition labels, and some cities passed laws to eliminate the use of trans fats in restaurants.
What are examples of water-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin C, folic acid, and B vitamins.
How many cups of water should teen girls and boys drink daily?
Girls: 9 cups
Boys: 13 cups