Carbohydrates
The only organ that cannot use fatty acids for energy
The brain
The simplest unit of a protein
amino acid
The most simple unit of fat
fatty acid
Simple Carbohydrate
Candy, dairy, fruit, juice/soda, etc
This is the primary function of carbohydrates
Energy
the two types of carbohydrates
simple and complex
There are __ different amino acids
20
This type of fat is a precursor for Vitamin D production in the body
Cholesterol
Complex carbohydrates
Vegetables, beans, grains, etc
These are the functions of fats
The simplest unit of a carbohydrate, __saccharide
mono or di
The result of combining two incomplete proteins to form a complete protein source
complimentary protein
This word means "satisfaction while eating"
Satiety
Complete Protein
Meat, eggs, fish, dairy, soy, etc
Protein does NOT give you this
energy
This type of complex carbohydrate is NOT digestible
fiber
T/F: soy beans contain all 9 essential amino acids
True
This type of fat contains a phosphorous head and two fatty acid tails
Fat
oil/butter, dairy, avocado, seeds, nuts, etc
check the facts: PB and banana sandwich
PB: protein and fat, banana: carbohydrates, bread: carbohydrates
The storage form of glucose
glycogen
An incomplete protein lacks at least one of these
essential amino acid
What is a consequence of reliance on fat for energy
low blood sugar, irregular bowel movements, vitamin/mineral deficiencies
Complimentary proteins
beans + rice, bread + PB, mac and cheese
Burrito with eggs, sausage, cheese, potatoes
Tortilla: carbohydrates, Eggs: protein, fat, Cheese: protein, fat, Potatoes: carbohydrates