Carbohydrates/Water
What is the role of water in the body?
to stop your body from dehydration
What type of nutrient is protein?
macronutrient
what is the role of fats in the body
to provide energy
What are the two types of groups of minerals
Trace Minerals and Macro Minerals
What are the two categories for vitamins
water-soluble and fat-soluble
what role do carbohydrates play in the body?
To provide energy
During puberty, what does protein play a key role with?
Hormones
What are the three main types of fats in the diet
Unsaturated fats, saturated fats, and trans fats
your body needs to consume large amount of trace minerals
false, it only needs to consume small amounts
TRUE OR FALSE:
fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the foods that contain fats, and our body stores them to use later.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE:
both simple and complex carbohydrates don't occur naturally.
FALSE
they both occur naturally
Name three sources of protein
eggs, tofu, chicken breast, beef, or greek yogurt
where are saturated fats primarily found
animal-based foods, like meat and dairy
what are the three main types of macro minerals
calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus
What types of vitamins are water soluble?
B Vitamins and C Vitamins
What are the two forms that carbohydrates come in?
simple and complex
Protein develops growth and development, but it depends on your what?
age, gender, weight, and height
what types of foods are many trans fats found in
many processed foods
What are the three main types of trace minerals
iron, chromium, and molybdenum
How many types of vitamins are there?
13
About how much water should people drink a day?
8.5 to 11.5 cups of water a day
What do you need to maintain a healthy diet during puberty?
Protein, calcium, vitamin D, and carbohydrates
name three food sources of fats
Avocados, Nuts, Seeds such as pumpkin and sesame, Olives, Plant Oils, Dark Chocolate, or Whole Eggs
what are the two most important minerals?
iron and calcium
How many types of fat-soluble vitamins are there and name them
4 types
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K