Nutrients
what are the five major groups of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins
What are carbohydrates?
Starches and sugar found in food.
Do fats carry the flavor for foods?
YES
A person allergic to peanuts is also automatically allergic to tree nuts.
False
Where is bile stored in the body?
gallbladder
The vitamin helps your body absorb calcium and keep your bones strong
Vitamin D
What types of carbohydrates are there?
Simple and Complex
This food is the best source of healthy fat.
Avocado
Wheat, barley and oats all have in common.
Gluten
Where does digestion begin in the body?
in the mouth
What are the micronutrients?
vitamins and minerals
What are the 3 macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats
Unsaturated fats are ___ at room temperature.
liquid
This allergen is often used in salad dressings, tahini, and hummus?
sesame
Which part of the digestive system is mainly responsible for absorbing nutrients?
small intestines
A unit of energy that measures how much energy food provides to the body
calorie
What does too much sodium do?
Increases your risk for high blood pressure and stroke.
Types of fats?
Unsaturated. Saturated. Trans fatty acids
protein found in milk and dairy products
casein
What does the pancreas produce to help digest food?
Enzymes
What happens if we do not have enough dietary fibre?
Constipation
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
What are problems with consuming too much fat.
Gain Weight
Increase in Cholesterol
Increase in heart disease
what are the 2 main groups shellfish are categorized into
crustaceans and mollusks
What does the large intestine mostly absorb from the food that’s left over?
Water