Carbohydrates
What are Carbohydrates?
They help your body control what is processed
What are proteins
Nutrients that help you build body tissues
What are fats?
A concentrated form of energy
What are Vitamins?
Micronutrients that help control body processes
What are minerals?
Substances that the body can't manufacture but are needed for building healthy bones
Which foods contain Carbohydrates?
Fruits, Grains, and Vegetables
What source of energy are Proteins?
Secondary
What do fats help transport?
Nutrients to locations in the body where they are needed
True or False?
Vitamins help your body release energy
True
What percentage of your body is water?
Between 60% and 70%
How much fiber should we be getting in a day?
25 Carb grams from fiber
What are the building blocks of protein?
Amino Acids
What foods have fats in them?
Chicken and nuts
Why do vitamins not provide energy for the body?
Because they do not contain any calories
True or False?
Does water help regulate body temperature?
True
What is the lowest low carb-food?
Avocados
What is the secondary structure of protein?
regular, recurring arrangements in space of adjacent amino acid residues in a polypeptide chain
What are the different types of fats?
What vitamins are fat soluble?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
What does water help in the body?
Chemical reactions
What are simple sugars? Name an example
A quick form of energy ex: candy
How many amino acids are known to form proteins in living organisms?
20 amino acids
What are some problems about fats?
Too much saturated fat can cause cholesterol to build up in your arteries
Name one reason to take vitamins
Boosts your cardiovascular health
How much water should you need in a day?
About 2-3 liters