Macronutrients
What macronutrient does the body use primarily for energy?
carbs
Bonus: what does it mean that carbs are "protein-sparing"?
What vitamin is found in citrus fruits (oranges)?
Vitamin C
Eating late at night is bad for your body
False
why?
What vegetable is used to make pickles?
Cucumbers
Bonus: what else do you add to pickle the cucumbers?
Once you stop growing in height, you also stop increasing in weight
False
Even after reaching peak height:
- bones continue to grow
- organs continue to grow
- increased muscle mass and fat tissue
What are simple sugars/carbs? Bonus points if you can name some
1-2 sugar molecule (monosaccharides, disaccharides)
Bonus: glucose, fructose, galactose (sucrose, lactose, maltose)
What does it mean if vitamins are water soluble?
they aren't stored in the body for long
excreted in urine
You need more of these vitamins because they aren't stored.
Our body can function well without carbs
FALSE
A prune
Which vitamin helps your body absorb calcium to build strong bones?
vitamin D
What do proteins break down into?
amino acids
Can any amino acids be turned into carbs/energy?
What are complimentary proteins? What are some examples?
Which vitamins are fat soluble and what does that mean?
DEKA
dissolves/absorbs in fat and oils, stored in the body for longer periods of time
We need more protein than carbs
False
We need more carbs than protein.
Protein needs depends on general activity level (fat intake can vary; may be similar to protein needs)
What is the difference between a broth and a stock?
Broth is made with meat; stock is made with bones.
Which vitamin is essential for helping cuts and wounds heal?
Vitamin C
What does fat break down into? What is the role of fat?
glycerol and fatty acids via beta oxidation
role: insulation/cushion for organs, vitamin absorption, build hormones and cell membranes, taste/satiety, immune system functioning, brain development
How can we get vitamin D?
sunlight
fish (salmon), egg yolks, cheese, fortified foods (cereal, OJ, plant milk)
Gluten is a carb
False
gluten is a protein! It's a group of proteins found naturally in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale.
Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together.
What do you call a cluster of bananas?
A hand
Why do teenagers have high iron needs?
For rapid growth and to support increased blood volume, as well as girls starting their period.
What are some of the roles of protein?
muscle building/repair
act as enzymes and hormones
supports immune system
fluid balance and pH
energy (at times)
What vitamins are hard to get if you're vegan?
Vit B12, B6
Honey is healthier than sugar
FALSE
Both are carbs and break down into glucose/fructose. While honey contain tiny amounts of minerals, your body processes honey, maple syrup, and white sugar almost identically
Ture or false?
Honey never spoils
True!
due to the high acidity, low moisture/water content, and natural enzymes added by bees
What nutrient helps move oxygen throughout the body?
Iron