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Crazy About Carbs
Protein Power
Fluids and Electrolytes
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Facts on Fats
100
Name the main function of carbohydrates?
Main energy source! Provides energy to carry on the work of the body and maintain body temperature. 
100
Name 3 functions of protein.
Growth and repair of body cells and tissues (e.g. muscle, bone, blood clotting factors)

Used to make hormones, enzymes and antibodies 

Energy source

Contributes to sense of satiety (fullness) when eating and delays hunger

100
Why is water so important for our body?
Because it aids in digestion, helps water remove waste, prevents dehydration, and protects tissues and joints
100
You have a piece of chicken and vegetable soup for lunch. What 2 food groups can we add to this meal to make it more complete? 
-grains and starches --> add noodles, rice, a slice of bread, crackers

-milk and alternatives --> glass of milk, cheese, yogurt

100
Dietitians recommend that everybody avoids fat as much as possible?
False
200
Name 3 foods that are a good sources of carbohydrate
breads, cereals, grains

milk

fruit 

vegetables 

sugar

200
Name 3 food sources of protein.
Meat, fish, chicken 

Nuts 

Legumes 

Dairy products 

Eggs 

200
What can happen to your electrolytes when you eat after being malnourished for some time?
There is a shift in electrolytes and our body gets out of whack
200
You come home from school and you want a snack before dinner. You decide to have a piece of toast with peanut butter. What can you add to this snack to make it more balanced/include more food groups?
A glass of milk, yogurt, vegetables (cucumber, carrots), fruit (apple, banana) 
200
Name 3 sources of fat
-Oil

-Meat 

-Eggs

-Nuts

-Dairy

-Avocado

300
True or False: People who follow a low carb diet are often constipated


BONUS QUESTION

What other key "nutrient" is it important to have when eating fibre? 

True! fibre is a type of carbohydrate that doesn't get digested. 


BONUS QUESTION ANSWER

Water

300
True or False: I need to take a protein supplement.
False. Assuming you get at least 2-3 servings of protein containing foods a day, you are getting what you need. There is no advantage to eating protein supplements over the proteins found in food.
300
Why are electrolytes important to staying healthy? 
Electrolytes are very important for proper muscle function and keeping our cells healthy. We know muscles make up our heart, brain, and other important organs. If we don't have enough electrolytes or if they are imbalanced, our heart, brain and other organs will not be able to function properly
300
You have just eaten your after dinner snack that you have every night; 2 cookies and a glass of milk. You are not usually hungry after you eat but you were more active than normal during the day and find you need to add something to your snack to satisfy you. What can you add? 
YES!
300
Name 3 important reasons we need to eat fat
-Required to help us absorb fat soluble vitamins

-Makes food taste good

-Provides energy

-Promotes fullness after eating (satiety) 

-Provides essential fatty acids our body can't make by itself

400
Carbohydrates "spare protein"- what does this mean?
When you eat enough carbohydrate, your body doesn't need to use protein, either from your food or body tissues, to meet its energy needs. If you don't eat enough, your body will start to break down your muscles to use that protein for energy. 
400
True or False: If I eat a lot of protein, I will build more muscle. 
False: While consuming adequate protein is necessary for building and maintaining healthy muscles, there is no evidence to show that consuming more than is recommended, or eating protein in place of carbohydrates or fat, will allow you to build stronger muscle or selectively build muscle and lose fat. Healthy muscle development and maintenance depends on good overall nutrition which includes optimal amounts of all the macro nutrients.
400
What specific electrolyte do we need to monitor when getting nutrition after being malnourished? 
Phosphate
400
You only get 10 minutes to eat your morning snack at school, and you are usually in a rush to get your things organized for your next class. You only eat a yogurt because that is all you have time for. What can you mix into the yogurt to add more variety to the snack without taking up extra time?
Granola, cereal, fresh fruit, dried fruit
400
True or False: If I eat fat, I will gain weight.
False. The nutrition in fat is no more likely to cause weight gain than any other macro nutrient. We need balance of macro nutrients as they are each role in our body's health. 
500
This carbohydrate is the only form of energy used by the brain.


True or False:

CHO is the only form of energy used by the brain

Glucose
500
Protein is made up of building blocks called these.
Amino acids 

-10 of these are "essential" 

-Need to eat a variety of foods high in protein on a regular basis in order to get enough of each essential amino acid. 

500
Water is an important nutrient our body needs to stay healthy. However, we know that too much or too little of anything is not good. Drinking too much water can make our body low in what mineral? 
Salt
500
You are on vacation and go down to the buffet for breakfast with unlimited food options. Put together your ideal breakfast that has 3-4 food groups.
YES!
500
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are fats that we get from foods like fish, nuts, and seeds. Why are these specific fats important to include in our diet?
These are fats that our body cannot make. If we don't eat them in our diet, our body will not have them and we know they are important for brain function. Non-essential fatty acids can be made in our body.