Carbohydrates/
Whole Grains
Whole Grains
What are the two general types of carbohydrates?
Simple and complex carbohydrates
What are the two types of essential fatty acids?
Linoleic (omega 6)
Alpha-linoleic (Omega 3)
What are the two types of vitamins?
Water soluble and fat soluble
What are the two types of minerals?
Major and trace
How many ounces of fish should we be consuming per week?
8 ounces
What is the maximum added sugar you should eat/drink during the day?
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020): 10% of total kcalories after meeting food group and nutrient recommendations.
What is protein made of?
Long chains of amino acids
What vitamin is important for forming collagen, a protein substance that provides strength to bones, teeth, skin, etc. and helps heal wounds
Vitamin C
What is the recommended sodium intake for those 14 years of age or older?
<2,300 mg per day
What is the only vitamin that acts as a hormone?
Vitamin D
Soluble and insoluble
Soluble: Swells, binds to cholesterol
Insoluble: Helps with constipation
A protein that is low in one or more essential amino acids
Incomplete protein
The degree to which a vitamin is absorbed and stored in the body.
Bioavailability
What type of iron is mostly found in plant foods?
What are two omega 3 fatty acids that are heart healthy?
DHA and EPA
What is the number one source of energy for the body?
Glucose
What is the main nutrient of concern for those who are following a vegetarian diet?
B12
What vitamin is especially important for pregnant women for prevention of neural tube defects?
Folate
What is the name of the diet recommended for those with hypertension?
DASH
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
What part of the whole grain is considered vitamin-rich?
Germ
What part of the whole grain is considered fiber-rich?
Bran
Where in the body to enzymes break down into almost all single amino acids?
Small intestine
What vitamin was the first vitamin discovered and important for eye health?
Vitamin A
20%
What mineral is important for taste perception?