Nutrients
Define Nutrient
Substances found in food that keep your body in good working order. The energy your body needs to grow and repair.
Helps build red blood cells and genes
Folate
What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for the body.
Types of fats?
Unsaturated. Saturated. Trans fatty acids
Any of a group of organic compounds forming part of body tissues and making up an important part of the diet.
Name three snack foods in that are plant based.
Nuts, seeds, hummus, popcorn, granola bars, chips, and peanut butter/nut butter
Use of Vitamin B
Helps body use carbs, fats, and proteins, and helps produce energy that helps maintain a health nervous , system, muscles and tissues.
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
What is the unsaturated fat?
Liquid at room temperature and in vegetable oils and olive/nut oils.
The chemical compounds that make up protein and are known as the body's building blocks.
Amino Acids
What are the 6 categories of nutrients that work together to keep you in good health:
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.
What’s use of Vitamin D?
Helps build strong bones and teeth.
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Grains
Name 3 Bad Fats
French Fries
Cake
Processed Oils.
Give three snacks in the Meat or Protein Group
Beef jerky, meat stick, chicken wings/nuggets, corn dogs, nuts and seeds.
What nutrient builds muscle?
Protein.
What foods have good sources of iron?
Red meats, liver, egg yolks, green leafy vegetables, dry beans and peas, enriched cereals/breads.
Which nutrient gives us energy?
carbohydrates.
Name two sources of good fats.
Fish, avocados, almonds, walnuts.
Name 6 foods with a lot of protein.
Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Beans, Beef, Steak, Poultry.
Name three nutrients the body needs.
Protein, carbohydrates and fats.
What is a good source of calcium?
Milk, Broccoli.
What are two sources of carbohydrates?
Pasta and whole grains
Name the two types of bad fats.
Saturated fat and trans fat
What are two sources high in protein and low in fat?
Chicken breast, Turkey Breast, fish.