Carbs
A type of carb and preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system
What is glucose
Inorganic elements found in soil and water; ingested after being absorbed into plants
What is minerals
Created by hydrogenation; poses health risks acknowledged by the FDA
What is trans fat
Lacks amino acids. Found in legumes, tofu, nuts, etc,.
What is incomplete protein
8 1/2 to 11 1/2 cups
A nutrient and major source of energy for the body
What is a carb
How many minerals does your body need?
What is 20
Found in animal based foods; solid at room temp.
What is saturated fat
A small chemical unit that makes up proteins
What is amino acid
Condition causing tiredness and weakness due to a decrease in red blood cells or insufficient hemoglobin
What is anemia
A stored version of glucose located in the muscles and liver; supplies energy between meals
What is glycogen
Organic substances derived from plants or animals, which are necessary for normal growth
What are vitamins
Liquid at room temp.; found in plant based foods
What is unsaturated fat
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. Found in animal based foods
What is complete protein
Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones are ________.
What is fragile or weak
What happens when enough glycogen is stored
What is glucose is converted into fat by the liver
Vitamins that dissolve in water and pass into the bloodstream
Ex. Vitamins C and B
What is water-soluble
List one fact about fat
What is it supplies energy to the body when food is unavailable
Acts as a cushion to protect internal organs
Provides insulation to help regulate body temp.
How many general types of nutrients are there
What is 6
Carbs, Minerals, Fats, Vitamins, Protein and Water
Osteoporosis is caused by a lack of _________ during childhood or adolescence
What is calcium
A health benefit of eating fiber is __________
What is lowers cholesterol
Balances levels of glucose
Adds bulk to stools
Prevent overeating
Vitamins that dissolve in body fat
Ex. Vitamins A, D, E, and K
What is fat-soluble vitamins
Waxy, fat like substance found in foods from animal sources, but is also produced by the body.
What is cholesterol
Chemical substance that gives your body what it needs to grow and function properly
What is nutrients
Whats one way water helps your body
What is maintains a normal temp.
Cushioning and lubricating joints
Protecting spinal cord and other tissue
Getting rid of waste
Moving oxygen, nutrients and other materials through the body