Carbs
What are carbs used for?
Primary energy source
Proteins are mainly used for
Muscle growth and repair
What are fats mainly used for?
secondary source of energy and helps build/grow cells
What is the main role of vitamins and minerals?
boost your immune system and help support growth
What are the 4 main nutrient groups?
Protein
Carbs
Fats
Vitamins/Minerals
What are the two types of carbs?
simple and complex
What are the two types of proteins
complete and incomplete
Can humans survive without eating fats?
nope!
Do vitamins and minerals work together?
yes they do
What is the most important meal of the day and why?
breakfast
gives you the energy needed to get through your day
What are some examples of simple carbs
white grains (bread, rice, pasta, some fruits)
Name 3 different types of food that are rich in protein
meat/fish/diary/nuts
What type of fat should you avoid as much as possible?
trans fats
What are the two types of vitamins?
water soluble and fat soluble
what does deficiency mean?
lack of a certain nutrient
What main organ/body part do carbs fuel?
your brain
What are proteins built from?
amino acids
When you eat fats do they turn into fats inside your body?
No!
What are the 3 most important vitamins
A, B and C
What should a person do if they wanted to lose weight?
consume fewer calories than you burn
What happens to excess carbs?
turns into fat and is stored in the body
What makes a protein complete ?
it has all 9 amino acids
What are the 4 main fats?
saturated, trans, monosaturated, polyunsaturated
What happens when you take too many vitamins?
possibly : liver damage, kidney damage, bleeding disorders, bone density
What % of your body is made up of water?
70%