Nutrition 1
Define Nutrition
the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
How many items should you be having for snack :) give an example
1-3 example: apples, peanut butter, honey
What happens if we do not have enough dietary fiber
constipation
What are carbohydrates
the primary energy source for the body
What are the food groups on My Plate
Protein, Dairy, Grain, Fruits and Vegetables
WILD CARD! :)
Vicky has a headache, what should she do first?
A) Run to see the nurse
B) Lay upside down
C) Drink water and then see if she need headache medication
DRINK WATERRR!!!!! if the headache persists then ask for medication
What is the use for vitamin A
Keeps good eyesight
Why does our body need sodium
keeps body fluids in balance and helps control muscle movement
Name 5 vitamins
Vitamin A, C, D, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12
What can you get during evening snack? Tell me your favorite snack!
YUUUUMMM
What are the building blocks of proteins
amino acids
What are the 4 types of dietary fats
Saturated, Trans, Monounsaturated, and Polyunsaturated
What are vitamins good for
Needed for normal cell functions, growth and development
WILDCARD!!!! :)
Part 1) What is found in yogurt that supports digestion?
Part 2) What other foods have this component?
Part 1) Probiotics
Part 2) Sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, kombucha, kefir, sourdough
How long do we have to be under the sun to produce Vitamin D
15-20 mins
What is calcium good for
helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth, helps muscle movement, nervous system, hormone secretion, etc
What is the difference between vitamins & minerals
Vitamins are organic substances, which means they're made by plants and animals. Minerals are inorganic elements that come from soil and water, and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals.
How many subs can you get per week?
3 unless the dietician approves extra :)
What are proteins
Complex molecules made up of amino acids
What are the two types of carbohydrates
simple and complex