What are calories?
The units of energy in all food.
Food Labels
Sour Patch Kids and other gummy candy like it are examples of _____________ carbohydrates.
Simple
What system does fiber help with?
Digestive System
How many grams of sugar are there in one teaspoon or sugar cube?
4 grams of sugar
Name a complex carbohydrate food.
Ideas...
What does vitamin C do for the body?
Protects against infections
What fat is liquid at room temperature & which is solid at room temperature?
Unsaturated Fat- liquid
Saturated Fat- solid
BONUS!!
What simple sugar is found in Fruit? What Simple sugar is found in Milk?
Fruit: Fructose
Milk: Lactose
What does the body do with excess water and fat soluble vitamins?
water soluble are excreted while fat soluble are stored
What is brittle bone disease?
Osteoporosis
What amino acids have to be consumed in the diet & how many are there?
Essential Amino Acids
There are 9!
____________ soluble vitamins are stored for later use.
Fat
What are the basic nutrients that provide energy?
Carbs, Fats, proteins
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What is Mr. Barnes' favorite food?
Ice Cream 🍦
What nutrient moves food along through the digestive system?
Fiber
What are the six basic nutrients?
Carbs, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Fruit Juice is an example of ______________ carbohydrates.
Simple Carbohydrates
Sugars that the body breaks down and absorbs quickly.
Create a meal with your group:
1 example of a quality Protein
1 example of a quality complex carbohydrate
1 example of a quality fat in the meal or used to prepare the meal
1 example of a quality beverage
Answers will vary
Be sure to check the label, because ___________________ are often added to processed foods such as tomato sauce, dried fruit, and granola bars.
Sugars