Fats
What is the one healthy type of fat?
Unsaturated fat
A carbohydrate is broken down into what?
Sugar
Protein is broken down into what?
Amino Acids
What organ pumps blood across our body?
The heart
What are the 5 food groups?
Dairy, Grains, Protein, Vegetables, Fruit
Why do we need to consume some fat?
It protects our bones/organs, regulates body temperature, and assists with vitamin and mineral absorption.
________: Refers to the process when plants uses the sun’s energy to create carbon dioxide and water into a simple sugar called glucose.
Photosynthesis
Name a food that is considered a protein?
Fish, Eggs, Nuts, Meat, etc...
What are some health concerns that can develop from having high cholesterol?
Stroke, heart failure, heart attack, high blood pressure.
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Fats, Protein, Water, Vitamins, Minerals, and Carbohydrates
What is the worst type of fat for you?
Trans fat
What is the name of the carbohydrate sugar molecule that contains 2 sugar molecules?
Disaccharide
How many amino acids does our body need?
20
What are the names of the "tubes" that carry de-oxygenated blood back to our heart?
Veins
On average how many calories per day should the average young adult consume?
Roughly 2,000 calories
Fat yields how many calories per gram?
9 calories
What is the name of the carbohydrate sugar molecule that contains 3+ sugar molecules?
Polysaccharide
How many amino acids does our body make on it's own?
11
What is the name of the "tube" that carries oxygenated blood away from our heart?
Arteries (A for AWAY!)
How many grams of sugar should the average adult aim to consume less than each day?
25g
Why are trans fats useful to the food industry?
They have a long shelf life and can be made in a lab setting.
Glucose + Glucose = ________
Maltose
Why do people trying to build muscle need more protein in their diet?
As you exercise your muscle fibers shred. Protein is used to help heal the muscle tissue as well as supply your body with the correct kind of useful energy.
What is cholesterol?
The plaque that builds on the inside of our arteries and veins. It obstructs the path for blood cells to travel in our body.
What does BMR stand for?
Hint: BMR is the rate at which the body burns calories while at rest to keep vital functions going, such as breathing and keeping warm. (We did these calculations in week 4)
Basal Metabolic Rate