Nutrition
Added sugars are sugars added during the manufacturing process.
What kind of sugars are in the catagory of "added sugars"?
Primary energy source
Primary energy source
What are carbohydrates used for?
Consuming more food than you burn of can cause what?
What is Obesity?
what are the three major macronutrients that give you energy
Carbohydrates, protein, fats,
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Fruits
What are proteins mainly used for?
Growth and repair
Essential nutrients must be provided with food because...
The body does not produce it in sufficient quantities to satisfy the needs of the body
Macronutrients
They are needed in larger quantities than other nutrients.
Non essential nutrients
Those who have healthy, well-nourished bodies can make them in sufficient quantities to satisfy their needs.
Micronutrients
They are needed in small quantities.
The human body is made of__ % of water
What is 70%
Contrast the terms fortified vs enriched on food labels.
Fortification adds nutrients that were not originally present in the food, while enrichment replaces nutrients lost during food processing.
Simple carbs
Found in natural foods like fruit & vegetables. Also found in desserts and processed foods.
What does deficiency mean?
lack of a certain nutrient
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
Grains, protein, fruits, vegetables and dairy
What are the 5 food groups?
What do calories measure in food?
Energy provided by the food
Starch and fiber
What is a nutrient density?
Foods of high density nutrients that provides many nutrients per calorie.
Name 3 different types of foods that contain proteins
Meat/fish, dairy, legumes
3 facts about water in the body
Keep normal temperature
Lubricate and cushion joints
Get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.
What is a good source of Iron?
What is red meat?
Which has more empty calories: fruits or potato chips?
potato chips
What does an empty calorie food mean?
A food that is low in nutrition and highly processed.
Examples of simple carbohydrates
white grains ( white bread, buns, wraps) white rice, pasta, some fruits, candy, chocolate, pop
OR
Glucose, fructose, galactose