Nutrients
This nutrient is the body's main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
This carb source gives a quick burst of short term energy.
Simple/Refined
List 2 non-animal sources of protein.
Nuts, quinoa, lentils, etc.
The main function of fats is to...
Store energy
Vitamin needed for vision.
Vitamin A
This nutrient is essential for vitamin absorption and provides the most concentrated source of energy.
Fat
True or False: Carbs are digested easier and quicker than protein and fat.
True
What foods provide a significant source of protein?
Meat, fish, beans, eggs, cheese.
List 2 sources of fats...
Nuts, coconut, avocado, olive oil, olives, fatty fish, seeds.
This vitamin is important to help blood clot.
Vitamin K
Trace elements found in food that are used by the body.
Minerals
How much fiber is recommended daily?
Women - 25 grams/day
Men - 36 grams/day
What are complete proteins?
Foods that provide all the amino acids the body needs - typically animal products like meat, fish, cheese, eggs, etc.
Unsaturated fats. Are they usually liquid or solid at room temperature?
Both-Liquid - like olive oil or solid like coconut oil
Mineral that carries blood through out the body.
Iron
This nutrient works to repair and build muscles.
Protein
This carb source provides longer term energy.
Complex carbs
How many amino acids are there?
20 but only 9 are considered essential (meaning your body doesn't create them on it's own)
True or False - Fats are the most caloric dense nutrient.
True
This vitamin is a fat-soluble vitamin and can be provided by the sun.
Vitamin D
These nutrients are dissolved by either fat or water.
Vitamins
This carb source cannot be digested by humans.
Corn
_____% of your daily energy intake should come from protein (HINT: it's a % range).
10-35%
List the 4 fat-soluble vitamins.
A, D, E, & K
Vitamin that helps boost the immune system.
Vitamin C