Nutrition
What unit is used to measure energy on a nutrition label?
Calories
Define health.
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What does the "Serving Size" on a nutrition label tell you?
It indicates the amount of food that the nutrition information is based on.
What are the 6 Caribbean food groups?
Staple, Legumes and nuts, foods from animals, fruits, vegetables, fats and oils
Which food group is high in protein?
Food from animals
Define Nutrition
Nutrition refers to the food and drink that a person consumes and how the body uses it.
What is a nutritional need?
The amount of each nutrient you may need to remain healthy.
Name six foods with high amounts of protein
Chicken, tuna, salmon, eggs, beef, cottage cheese
Which nutrition is the primary energy source?
Carbohydrates
Name 3 healthy alternative to frying foods.
Baking, grilling, boiling, airfrying or steaming
What is a Nutrient
Substances found in food that are essential for the body to function properly
What is the recommended portion of your plate for fruits and vegetables combined?
Half of your plate
What is the most common vitamin deficiency
Iron
Name 4 food items that are in the staples food group
Bread, pasta, cereal, biscuits, oats
Fiber is a substance called _______________-?
Cellulose
What are 3 benefits of protein
Boost memory, improve mental clarity, fight fatigue, tissue repair, hormone regulation
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates
Staples
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body
When the skin is exposed to the sun, Vitamin _____ is produced?
Vitamin D
A shortage in calcium causes_____________
Fragile bones.
Which nutrient is essential for building and repairing tissues?
Protein
Difine macronutrients?
Give 2 examples
Nutrients your body needs in larger amounts to function
Protein, Fat, Carbs
What are the types of fats?
Unsaturated
Saturated
Trans fatty acids
What is protein built from?
amino acids
What are the seven (7) nutrients?
protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water