Definitions
Nutrition
The process by which your body takes in and uses food.
your body's main source of energy
What are the 3 different types of fats?
Saturated Fats, Unsaturated Fats, and Trans Fats
What are proteins?
Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues.
What degrees should ham be fully cooked?
140°
Hunger
a natural desire for food
What are the 3 different carbohydrates?
Simple, Complex, and Fiber
Are unsaturated fats healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy
What is the role of proteins?
It is the body's "builder".
What degrees should steak and pork be cooked?
145°
Appetite
your psychological desire for food.
Are simple carbs sugars or starches?
Sugars
What are good about fats? (name at least 1 thing)
Fats help with brain development and controlling inflammation.
What are foods high in protein? (Name at least 3)
Meat, eggs, chicken, fish, and milk.
What degrees should egg dishes and ground meat be cooked?
160°
Calories
a unit of heat used to measure energy your body uses and the energy it receives in food.
What is the role of carbs?
to break down carbs into simple sugars.
Are saturated fats healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy
true or false: proteins are a food group in the MyPlate.
false
What degrees should poultry, stuffing, casseroles, and leftovers be cooked?
165°
Nutrients
substances in food that your body needs to grow, repair itself, and supply you with energy.
Are complex carbs sugars or starches?
Starches
What is bad about fats? (name at least 1 thing)
It can raise cholesterol and also lead to weight gain and obesity. It also adds a risk of heart disease.
What organs are constructed by protein? (name at least 2)
muscles, bones, skin, and internal organs
What is the required refrigerator temperature?
40 degrees