Carbohydrates
What are carbohydrates?
main source of energy
How much water is made up in your body?
60%-70%
What are fats?
Used to store energy
Support cell growth
Help absorb nutrients
use of vitamin C and D
Improves immune system and builds strong bones.
Name 5 foods that contain proteins.
Meat, dairy, poultry, peas, nuts (Peanut Butter), fish, and eggs.
Name 5 foods with carbohydrates.
bread, rice, potatoes, cereals, fruits, vegetables, and dairy
What are the six nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water.
Name the good fats.
Oil, nuts, seeds, avocados, salmon
What do minerals help maintain?
They maintain overall health.
What does proteins break down that similar to carbs and fats?
Glucose (blood sugar)
What do carbohydrates break down?
Glucose (blood sugar)
True or false. Blood and other body fluids are not mostly water.
False
Name 1 Bad Fat.
Fried foods
What’s use of Vitamin A?
Keeps good eyesight
What are proteins used for and what does it build?
They are used for growth and build muscles.
What happens when carbohydrates are broken down?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
Define Nutrition
Nutrition is the study of food, and how it affects the health and growth of the body.
Types of fats?
Unsaturated. Saturated.
List the 4 minerals.
Potassium, Calcium, Iron, and Sodium
What do proteins carry and digest?
They carry oxygen and digest foods.
BONUS: What food group does carbohydrates belong in?
Grains
BONUS: What is physical fitness? What are the 3 things to stay physically fit?
The ability to perform physical activities daily. Have a good nutritional diet, get proper sleep, and exercise daily for at least 30 minutes a day.
What's another word for unsaturated fats?
Trans fat
Why is Vitamin B important?
Vitamin B breaks down blood sugar from carbs and fats and uses oxygen from proteins
BONUS: What food group does proteins belong in?
Vegetable Group