Nutrition I
What does too much sodium do?
Increases your risk for high blood pressure and stroke.
Are carbohydrates simple carbs, complex carbs, or both?
Both!
What are problems with consuming too much food.
Gain Weight
Increase in Cholesterol
Increase in heart disease
what are the three major macronutrients that give you energy
Carbohydrates, protein, fats,
Why are Micronutrients called Micro?
They are needed in small amounts by the body
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
Why are nutrients like carbs and proteins called Macronutrients?
They are needed in larger quantities than other nutrients.
True or False: We need fats to help with vitamin and mineral absorption
True.
Micronutrients
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that your body needs in small amounts to function properly
The human body is made of 50% water
or
The human body is made of 70% water
70%
Consume less calories than they burn.
Examples of simple carbohydrates
Found in natural foods like fruit, vegetables and fiber, grains, white bread, buns, wraps, white rice, pasta, some fruits, candy, chocolate, pop
OR
Glucose, fructose, galactose
What does nutrient 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 macronutrient helps with muscle and tissue repair?
Protein
What foods are high in healthy fats?
Avocado, natural yogurt, nuts and legumes
Name 3 different types of foods that contain proteins
Meat and poultry – Examples: chicken, beef, turkey
Legumes – Examples: lentils, chickpeas, black beans
Dairy products – Examples: milk, cheese, yogurt
Simple Carbohydrates take a long time to digest true or false?
What is a good source of Iron?
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 high calorie
Examples of simple carbohydrates
white grains ( white bread, buns, wraps) white rice, pasta, some fruits, candy, chocolate, pop
OR
Glucose, fructose, galactose