Nutrition
Natural sugars in fruits are considered added sugars
What are carbohydrates used for?
Primary energy source
We want to limit these two types of fat in our diet?
Saturated and Trans fat
what are the three major macronutrients that give you energy
Carbohydrates, protein, fats,
We eat so our cells can make this molecule
What is ATP
What are proteins mainly used for?
Growth and repair
Protein can be what two types
Complete and Incomplete
Avocado is a good source of
A Healthy Fat
This is the name for the number of calories a person needs AT REST
what is BASAL METABOLIC RATE
What foods are high in healthy fats?
Avocado, natural yogurt, nuts and legumes
The amount of energy stored in food is measured in the ___________ (the amount of energy needed to raise one gram of water 1 degree celsius)
What is the Calorie?
This disease can occur after overeating sugars for a long period of time
what is type 2 diabetes
What does too much sodium do?
Increases your risk for high blood pressure and stroke.
What does deficiency mean?
lack of a certain nutrient
This is the name of the process our cells use to convert food into ATP
What is cellular respiration
A diet rich in ___________ is important for bowel health (bathroom habits).
What is fiber?
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
This type of fat is liquid at room temp
what is unsaturated
What macronutrient helps with muscle and tissue repair?
Protein!
Name 3 different types of foods that contain proteins
Meat/fish, dairy, nuts/legumes
High sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure.
True
Are legumes a source of carb and protein?
True!
A waxy material that can accumulate in the arteries and clog them up. Can become too high from eating too much saturated fats
what is cholesterol?
Simple Carbohydrates take a long time to digest true or false?
False
Examples of simple carbohydrates
Foods like fruit, honey, and sugar cane are all good examples of simple carbs