Basic Nutrition
What are the 6 food groups?
Grains, protein, fruits, vegetables, fat and dairy
Name 2 different food groups that contain proteins. Bonus points if you name 3.
Meat/fish, dairy
legumes
What are problems with consuming too much food.
Gain Weight
Increase in Cholesterol
Increase in heart disease
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Fruits
What does deficiency mean?
lack of a certain nutrient
The human body is made of__ % of water
70%
What are proteins mainly used for?
Growth and repair
What are carbohydrates used for?
Primary energy source
What is a nutrient density?
Foods of high density nutrients that provides many nutrients per calorie.
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 happens to excess protein?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
Name a food group that contains simple carbs.
Found in natural foods like fruit, vegetables and fiber also honey.
What are simple carbs and give 1 example.
Carbs that are easy used as an energy source, such as glucose, fructose or galactose.
Ex include: white grains ( white bread, buns, wraps) white rice, pasta, some fruits, candy, chocolate, pop
What does an empty calorie food mean?
A food that is low in nutrition and highly processed.
What do calories measure in food?
Energy provided by the food
Name 2 vegetarian food sources of protein.
from nature
Soy, tofu, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, nut butter.
Natural sugars in fruits are considered added sugars
What is an essential nutrient?
A nutrient the body does not make in sufficient quantities to satisfy their body's needs.
Such as Vitamins C, B, Omega 3 Fatty acids
Which has more empty calories: ice cream or potato chips?
potato chips
What is a good source of Iron?
red meat
Starch and fiber
Non essential nutrients
Those who have healthy, well-nourished bodies can make them in sufficient quantities to satisfy their needs.