Proteins
How many amino acids do we need to live?
20
What are the three types of carbohydrates?
Sugars, starches, fibre
What are the three types of fats?
Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans Fats
How long can a person survive if they have access to water, but no access to food?
2-3 Months
How many essential vitamins are there?
13
Common examples of complete proteins are chicken, fish, and red meat. What complete protein is known as the 'odd one out'?
What kind of sugar is commercial honey like BillyBee?
Free sugar (mix of natural and added sugars)
Monounsaturated fats can be found in....
What areas of the body need to be cooled in order to help someone recover from heatstroke?
The neck, armpits, and groin.
Which vitamins are water soluble?
Vitamin C and B
Under what circumstances can any fish be eaten raw?
Must be frozen to -20C for 7 days
What does GI stand for, and who uses it?
Glycemic Index; Diabetics
What is the process by which fats that are liquid at room temperature are turned solid?
Hydrogenation
If someone drinks too much water, they can die. What is this condition called?
Water intoxication
Which vitamin(s) is/are produced in our body?
Vitamin D - We produce it
Vitamin K - Bacteria in our gut produces it
For those aged 4-18, what percent of their diet should consist of proteins?
10-30%
Under what circumstances are carbohydrates not valued at 4k/cal?
When taking fibre into consideration
What does LDL stand for?
Low Density Lipoprotein
What percentage of the world's total water supply is drinkable (even if inaccessible)?
3.5%
__________________ is the proportion of nutrients absorbed and utilized by the body.
Bioavailability
A nutrition label says that a single serving contains 5 grams of protein. There are 3 servings in the whole product. How many calories worth of protein would you consume if you ate the whole package?
PRO = (5x4)x3
PRO = (20)x3
PRO = 60 Calories
A nutrition label says that a single serving contains 10 grams of total carbohydrates. There are also 2 grams of fibre. How many calories worth of carbohydrates would you consume if you ate a serving?
CHO = (10-2/2)x4
CHO = (10-1)x4
CHO = 9x4
CHO = 36 Calories
A nutrition label says that a single serving contains 3 grams of fats. There are 10 servings in a package. How many calories worth of fats would you consume if you ate half the package?
FAT = (3x9)x5
FAT = 27x5
FAT = 135 Calories
You've been out all day, and haven't had a chance to drink water. You feel like you're ready to drink enough water to fill a pool. How do you indulge, and not die from drinking too much?
Add a pinch of salt to your water, OR
Drink fluids with electrolytes, OR
Eat foods high in minerals
Which three minerals make up our electrolytes?
Sodium; Chloride; Potassium