FOOD FACTS
What is one thing that makes a food unhealthy?
Heavy Processing, Sodium, Sugar, Fat
What are simple sugars?
This fruit with a yellow peel is high in potassium and is the most popular fruit in the U.S.
What is the banana
What is water?
This fat is solid at room temperature and is found in animals and dairy products.
What are saturated fats?
This is a food that looks nothing like its original form. These types of foods are extremely unhealthy for you.
What is a heavily processed food?
The major provider of energy for your cells.
What is glucose?
There are many varieties of this white vegetable including shitake and portobello.
What is a mushroom?
This nutrient provides the MOST energy for your body's functions.
What are carbohydrates?
This is a fat-like substance that is made by your liver. Too much of it will clog your arteries and may lead to heart attack.
What is cholesterol?
Drying grapes for several days will give you this fruit.
What is a raisin?
These are made of chains of sugars linked together chemically to form long chains.
What are Complex Carbohydrates?
This purple vegetable, often used to make a popular Italian dish, is important for healthy aging.
What is eggplant?
This is the worst type of fat.
What are trans fats?
These are the links of chains that create proteins.
What are amino acids?
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy.
What is metabolism?
This prevents constipation, and may reduce the risk of colon cancer and heart disease. It is found in plants and technically not a nutrient, because your body can't break it down.
What is fiber?
This is another name for dried plums.
What is a prune?
This nutrient is produced by living things
What are vitamins?
What are the two types of vitamins?
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units of called...
What are calories?
Extra glucose is converted into this. If your stores of this fill, it will be converted into fat.
What is Glycogen?
This green vegetable, often eaten raw on salads, contains high amounts of Vitamin C.
What is broccoli?
This nutrient can supply energy, but its main role is the growth and repair of the body's tissues.
What is protein?
Nearly all chemical reactions in your body require this nutrient.
What is water?