Nutrition1
Natural sugars in fruits are considered added sugars
What are carbohydrates used for?
Primary energy source
What are problems with consuming too much food.
Gain Weight
Increase in Cholesterol
Increase in heart disease
what are the three major macronutrients
Carbohydrates, protein, fats,
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Fruits
What are proteins mainly used for?
Growth and repair
What do vitamins mainly do?
Improves immune system
Avocado is a good source of
A Healthy Fat
What types of carbohydrates are there?
Simple and Complex
What foods are high in healthy fats?
Avocado, natural yogurt, nuts and legumes
What does sodium measure in food?
The amount of salt
Consume less calories than they burn.
What does too much sodium do?
Increases your risk for high blood pressure and stroke.
What does deficiency mean?
lack of a certain nutrient
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
What are the 5 food groups?
Grains, protein, fruits, vegetables and dairy
What do calories measure in food?
Energy provided by the food
What type of fat should you avoid as much as possible?
saturated Fats
What are fats mainly used for?
Secondary source of energy, storing energy, building cell membrane, insulation, protection of vital organs
Name 3 different types of foods that contain proteins
Meat/fish, dairy, nuts/legumes
High sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure.
True
Positive energy balance means
you are consuming more than you are burning
Which has more empty calories: fruits or potato chips?
potato chips
What does "total fat" on a label include?
Saturated fat, unsaturated fat, and trans fat.
Examples of simple carbohydrates
lollies, sugar