Basic Nutrition
What are the 6 classes of nutrients?
carbs, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water
What is the first thing you should look at on a food label?
Serving size
What mineral aids in the prevention of tooth decay?
Fluoride
What is the leading cause of death in America?
Heart Disease
What is the vegan diet?
not eating any foods the come from animals including eggs, milk, honey, meat, seafood and more
This is not digestible by the human body. Main function is to maintain the health of your digestive tract. Found in whole grains, nuts, leafy greens, fruits and veggies with skin on
Fiber
What is an example of an ultra processed food?
packaged cakes, energy drinks, frozen meals, hot dogs, margarine, candy, etc.
What mineral found in red meats and dark, leafy greens is needed for the formation of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the body cells, preventing fatigue and weakness
Iron
What is repeated binge eating, usually followed by vomiting
Bulimia
What is a con of the carnivore diet?
cost
risk of nutrient deficiency (vitamin C, fiber, folate, etc)
increased cholesterol
lack of long term clinical research
Your body needs ________ for proper growth and functioning, however they do not provide any energy. Your body does not produce them, so you need supplementation of them. Not directly "of the earth"
Vitamins
There are 9 food allergens that must be included on a food label if the food contains them. Name 5 of the 9.
milk, peanuts, eggs, crustacean shellfish, fish, treenuts, sesame, wheat and soybeans
Which fat-soluble vitamin protects the body tissue from damage caused by substances called free radicals, which can harm cells, tissues, and organs.
Good food sources include: sunflower seeds, spinach, almonds and sunflower oil
Vitamin E
Which food poison is transmitted through raw meat, raw eggs and unprocessed chicken parts?
Salmonella
Describe a typical meal in the pescatarian diet
Fish, roasted veggies
mostly plant based, with fish and seafood
limits land animal meats
What are trace minerals? Give 1 example
Minerals your body needs a tiny amount of
Ex: iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, selenium
What does COOL stand for?
Country of Origin Labeling, where foods are born, raised, processed, etc.
Used for meats, fish, nuts and more
Which B Vitamin helps support adrenal function, helps calm and maintain a healthy nervous system, and is necessary for key metabolic processes. It can help with keeping your metabolism healthy, promoting healthy nails, skin, and hair.
B7
What is a syndrome of disordered metabolism, usually due to a combination of hereditary and environmental causes, leading to abnormally high blood sugar levels
Diabetes
What % of your body weight is made up of water?
60%
Which kind of proteins come from animal sources and contain all 9 essential amino acids?
Complete proteins
Why would a preservative be added to a food?
To increase shelf life or prevent food from spoiling
What mineral is used to prevent anemia. It also helps with the production of red blood cells and ensures the health of the nervous system. Food sources include fish, nuts, milk, dark leafy greens
Cobalt
What deposits cholesterol on the artery walls, causing the formation of a hard, thick substance called cholesterol plaque.
LDLs (low density lipoproteins)
Which vitamins are fat soluble? Name at least 2
A, D, E and K