Nutrition
They are substances found in foods that the body needs to perform different functions and maintain health.
What are nutrients?
They perform an energetic function. Oils are an example.
What are fats or lipids?
Mention 3 examples of foods high in fats/lipids.
What about butter, lard, margarine, olive oil, etc...?
It is the set of foods eaten daily.
What is diet?
They perform an energetic function. Sugars and dietary fiber are an example.
What are carbohydrates?
Mention 3 examples of foods high in carbs.
What about potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, etc...?
Any of the usual times of the day when a reasonable amount of food is eaten (e.g., breakfast, lunch, dinner).
What is a meal?
They perform a plastic function. They can be found in animal products (e.g., meat, dairy).
What are proteins?
Mention 3 examples of food groups high in proteins.
What about meat, dairy products, legumes, nuts, etc...?
It is a circular graph that groups foods by nutrients and indicates, among other things, the proportion of that nutrient that we should have in our diet.
What is the food wheel?
They perform a regulatory function. They can be found in fruits and vegetables.
What are vitamins and minerals?
Mention 4 examples of vitamins.
What about vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, etc...?
It is a style or method of cooking characteristic of a particular country or region.
What is a cuisine?
The state of balance between all body systems necessary to survive and function properly.
What is homeostasis?
Mention 4 examples of minerals.
What about potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, etc...?