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Natural sugars in fruits are considered added sugars
What are carbohydrates used for?
Primary energy source
What are problems with consuming too much food.
Gain Weight
Increase in Cholesterol
Increase in heart disease
what are the three major macronutrients that give you energy
Carbohydrates, protein, fats,
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Fruits and dairy products
What are proteins mainly used for?
Growth and repair
Transports nutrients to and from the cell
Water
A waxy, fatlike substance
Cholesterol
What is a problem with Type 2 Diabetes
unhealthy weight gain/over-eating
Calorie
T/F (fix the bold if false): the body converts all carbs to a simple sugar called glycogen
False, glucose
Consume less calories than they burn.
What is an indigestible carb
Fiber
The natural physical drive when your body needs food is
hunger
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
Describe the term "light"
None or insignificant amount of all fats and sugars.
What do calories measure in food?
Energy provided by the food
What type of fat should you avoid as much as possible?
Saturated/Trans Fats
What is the best source of potassium?
Kiwis (bananas are second)
Name 3 different types of foods that contain proteins
Meat/fish, dairy, nuts/legumes
Calculate the %DV for a serving of food that provides 100 calories and 5 grams of protein when the recommended DV is 2,000 calories and 50 g of protein.
10%
T/F: Nutrient dense food have a high ratio of nutrients to calories
True
How many minutes of exercise is recommended for teens?
60 mins
The psychological desire for food is
Appetite
Examples of simple carbohydrates
white grains ( white bread, buns, wraps) white rice, pasta, some fruits, candy, chocolate, pop
OR
Fruits (berries, bananas, mangoes, pineapple, watermelon, etc.), vegetables (asparagus, carrots, brussels sprouts, etc.) dairy (milk, ice cream, cheese)