carbs and energy
The energy your cells can use
ATP
what is a calorie
a unit of energy. in nutrition it refers to the energy people get from the food and drink they consume, and the energy they use in phusical activity
what fats are listed on a food label
trans fat, saturated fat, and unsaturated fat
Your body's preferred source of energy
carbs
if a label says there are 8 servings per container and 1280 calories, how many calories are in one serving?
4
how do you find a net carb
subtract the fiber from the total number of carbs
why is protein important for the body
they help build and repair tissue, help making enzymes and hormones, support the immune system, and provide energy.
what is the healthy type of fat.
unsaturated fats
Which nutrients give you energy?
carbs, proteins, fats
if a bag of chips has 750 mg of sodium per serving and you eat 3 servings, how many mg of sodium are you eating
2250
what is the difference in added sugar and total sugars on a food label
Added sugars are sugars added to foods to add flavor. Total sugars include added sugars as well as naturally occurring sugars
What are the micronutrients?
vitamins and minerals
why are trans fats considered unhealthy
What is it called when you have low blood sugar?
hypoglycemia
If a food had 6 servings per bag, one serving is 150 calories. if you eat the whole bag how many calories are you eating.
900
what nutrient is important for digestive health and can be found in fruits and grains
fiber
how many grams of protein are you getting if you eat 220 calories in just protein
55 grams
what is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats
Saturated fats are typically found in animal products and are solid at room temperature
unsaturated fats are found in plant-based food and are liquid at room temperature
what is a health claim on a food label and give an example
A health claim on a food label is a statement that describes the relationship between a food or ingredient and a health benefit.
If a food has 9 total fats, 4g saturated fat and 0 Trans fats and you eat 6 servings, how many grams of unsaturated fats are you eating.
30g
Total fat 8g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 210mg, Total Carbohydrates 18g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 1g
How many grams of starch
16
how many calories are in 7 grams of fat
saturated fats
The bad type of cholesterol
LDL
if a box of cereal has 24 servings and you eat 1/6 of the box, how many servings are you eating?
4