Carbohydrates
True or False: Carbohydrates are considered a micronutrient.
False. Carbohydrates are considered a macronutrient.
True or false: Proteins are considered an essential part of a balanced diet.
True! They are a macronutrient.
True or false: fats are bad for you.
False! Some fats are good for you!
Sugar is a type of _______ that is quickly absorbed by the body for _____.
Fibre is a type of _____ that cannot be _____.
1. carbohydrate
2. digested
What superhero represents our Carbohydrates?
Who is Captain Marvel
What superhero represents our proteins?
The Hulk!
What superhero represents our fats?
Iron Man! The Brain Power.
True or false: sugar is linked to cavities.
Yes. Too much sugar can rot your teeth!
Name 6 examples of foods that are high in fibre.
beans, berries, whole grain bread, vegetables, avocado, nuts and seeds
Carbohydrates are a major source of ______ for your body.
Energy
Protein is a type of ______ that helps to grow, repair, and maintain the ______ in your body.
1. nutrient, 2. tissues
1. fuels, 2. stores
Name 2 examples of natural sugars and 2 examples of added sugars.
natural: fruit, honey...
added: donuts, pop, cookies..
True or False: There are little health benefits to fibre.
False! There are MANY health benefits to fibre... helps you feel full, lowers your cholesterol, prevents heart disease...
Name 4 examples of Carbohydrates.
Bread, rice, pasta, fruit...
Name 4 examples of proteins.
Name 4 examples of fats.
milk, oils, nuts...
False. Type 2 Diabetes is developed over time and later in life.
True or False: Fibre is only found in plants based foods.
True!
Carbohydrates break down into ______ to be transported throughout the body by the blood.
Sugar
The word "protein" comes from the _____ word proteios. (Hint: it's a country and language)
Greek - proteios means "primary" or "first rank".
How much percent (%) of your brain is made up by fats?
How many sugar cubes does a regular chocolate hazelnut delight bubble tea have?
30!
There are __ types of fibre.
2! Soluble fibre and insoluble fibre. They both have different functions. Soluble -> help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Insoluble -> help prevent constipation.