Carbohydrates
This organ can only use glucose as energy
The brain
What are the two types of fat?
Saturated and unsaturated
Simplest unit of protein
amino acid
This food's main macronutrient is carbohydrate, and it's often eaten for breakfast as toast.
Bread
Functions of carbohydrates
ENERGY! fiber, bowel movements, brain and heart function
Functions of fat
Transports and absorbs fat-soluble vitamins, energy, hormone production, satiety, skin/hair/nail integrity, enhances flavor and adds texture to food
Functions of protein
Growth and cell repair, immune function, producing enzymes, muscle mass
This food is a protein source and is commonly used in omelets.
Eggs
The two types of carbohydrates
Simple and complex
This is another name for fats that is commonly used
Lipids
What are the two types of amino acids?
essential and non essential
This creamy green fruit is best known for being high in unsaturated fat
Avocado
Simplest unit of carbohydrates (__saccharide)
monosaccharide
What are fats made of?
Fatty acids
T/F: There are 20 amino acids
true
This plant-based food provides protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.
Beans (or lentils)
This is the stored form of glucose (energy that can be used later)
glycogen
T/F: glycolysis is the process that breaks down fat into free fatty acids
false
Which type of amino acids does our body need to get from food because it does not produce it naturally?
Essential amino acids
Name a food that contains all 3 macronutrients
Some possible answers (there are more):