Macros
Nutrients found in sources like meat, eggs, beans or tofu which the body uses to build and repair body tissues.
Protein
Define Micronutrients
Essential nutrients the body needs in small amounts to perform regular body functions.
___________ % of the human male adult body is water, as compared to female adults at 55%.
60%
The amount of concentrated energy that any food holds per serving is measured by this unit.
Calorie
This Micronutrient is a water soluble vitamin that helps our body with immune function, wound healing, collagen production, and iron absorption from protein sources
Vitamin C
This is the simplest form of Carbohydrate
Sugar/Glucose
Name the two categories of micronutrients.
Vitamins and Minerals
On average, how much water should you consume each day, at minimum to maintain your body's normal functions?
8-10 8oz glasses or at MININUM 64-80oz
A measured amount of food—1 cup, 1 slice, 1 teaspoon, etc. It's the amount you'll see on a food label, and it's what the USDA uses in the Healthy Eating Guidelines and daily recommendations.
Serving Size
This Micronutrient is the only one made by the body and is essential for helping you to absorb calcium.
Vitamin D ** Explain how the Body Makes Vit D**
Nutrients found in sources like pasta, bread, crackers and cereal that break down to help provide energy.
Carbohydrate
Nutrients occuring naturally in rocks or soil, plants absorb them, and we get them when we eat plants.
Minerals
Other macronutrients do something that water does NOT. What is it?
Make energy.
Name 4 important pieces of information on a Nutrition Label. There are MORE than that, but name four
Serving size
Calories per serving
Total fat (includes saturated & trans fat)
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total carbohydrates
Dietary fiber
Total sugars (includes added sugars)
Protein
Vitamins & minerals (like Vitamin D, calcium, iron, potassium)
% Daily Value (%DV)
Ingredients list
This Micronutrient is important for healthy vision and healthy eyes
Vitamin A (Retinol)
This macronutrient is essential for energy storage, AND it is the body's SECOND choice for fuel.
Fat
Vitamins ADE &K are this type of vitamin--name the type AND explain.
Fat soluble vitamins. Dissolved and stored in body fat.
How does one get water into the body other than drinking it?
In food! Lots of food has water content!
This number divides calories in a package by number of servings in a package to give you:_______________ ____ __________
Calories per serving
The organization that enforces all* food and nutrition label data compliance
FDA US Food and Drug Administration
This is the most ESSENTIAL macronutrient to the body. However, it is different than others in this category, as it's main function is not to produce energy.
WATER
These types of vitamins are not stored in the body and need to be replaced on a daily basis. We get them from both plants and animal sources of food.
Water Soluble Vitamins
Name FOUR functions of water in the body. (there are MORE) Just name 4
Nutrient Transport
Acts as a shock absorber
Lubricates Joints
Makes Saliva
Helps regulate body temperature
Describe the INGREDIENT LIST on a nutrition label
A list that shows everything that is in a food by it's common name, and in descending order by amount.
Give three examples of sources of simple carboydrate
Candy, Soda, Sweets like brownies, cakes etc.
Name some good food sources for Protein that are NOT animal products
Tofu and Plant based protein like beans
Give two good sources of Potassium in your every day diet
Avocado, potatoes, salmon, bananas
Which human organ has the MOST water content? AND...how long can a human being live without water?
The LUNGS--83%, and 3 days.
List 3 good food sources of IRON in the everyday diet
Liver and organ meats, Beef, Oysters, Nuts and Seeds,
This B vitamin is essential for producing red blood cells, tissue growth, and neurological (brain) health.
Vitamin B9 --Folate/Folic Acid