Digestion
This is where the process of digestion begins.
The mouth
Myth or Fact: Your skin will turn orange if you eat too many carrots.
Fact. Excess beta-carotene will enter the bloodstream and be stored under the skin, thus giving it a yellow, orange, or golden tint.
This macronutrient helps the body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K
Fat
Average amount of the daily diet that fat is recommended (% range)
25-35% average daily intake
A nutrient that may be lacking in vegetarian or vegan lifestyles
Iron, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, complete proteins
This organ adds acid, enzymes, and fluid while also churning and mixing foods
The stomach
Myth or Fact: Sunny D got its name because it contains your daily requirement of Vitamin D
Myth. Sunny D stands for Sunny Delight.
The skin makes this vitamin when exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun
Vitamin D
Average amount of the daily diet that carbohydrate is recommended to be (% range)
45-65% average daily intake
What is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?
Immune system response
Most absorption takes place in what organ?
The small intestines
Myth or Fact: Tears of joy and tears of sadness look different under the microscope when compared to tears from chopping an onion.
Fact
True or False: The body cannot store B vitamins or vitamin C because any extra is lost through urine
True
Average amount of the daily diet that protein is recommended to be (% range)
10-35% average daily intake
This mineral is commonly added to table salt and is important in the production of thyroid hormones
Iodine
The name for the millions of finger-like structures that absorb nutrients in the small intestine.
Villi and microvilli
Myth or Fact: All humans are born craving sugar.
Fact
This vitamin is found in green leafy vegetables, broccoli, and soybeans and helps blood clot
Vitamin K
Define essential amino acid
Amino acid that needs to be obtained through the diet; the human body cannot produce on its own
Fats support increased feelings of fullness and satiety for what reason
Slowed stomach emptying; mouthfeel; cravings
Carbohydrates are stored as _____in the muscle and liver
Glycogen
Myth or Fact: Doing sit-ups burns abdominal fat.
Myth
What vitamin aids the absorption and utilization of calcium?
Vitamin D
The main energy source for the brain, central nervous system, and red blood cells (monosaccharide)
Glucose
Plant-based sources of iron are not as easily absorbed in the body. What types of foods can help aid absorption?
Vitamin C containing foods (citrus (grapefruit, orange), bananas, broccoli, strawberries, tropical fruits, cabbage, etc)