Carbohydrates
What are the 2 main categories of carbohydrates?
Simple and complex
Where is protein found?
What are the 4 fat-soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, and K
Which organ depends the most on carbohydrates?
The brain
How many calories are in a gram of protein?
4
What are the three main functions of Lipids?
Store energy, absorb vitamins, and make hormones
What 3 atoms are in carbohydrates?
Oxygen, Carbon, and Hydrogen
What are smaller units of protein called?
Amino acids
What liquid are lipids insoluble in?
Water
What is the cause of carbohydrate intolerance?
Your body lacking one or more intestinal enzymes that break down carbohydrates
What are the three types of protein?
Complete, incomplete, and complementary
What are the four nutrition labels for fats on a label?
Total fat, Saturated fats, Cholesterol, and trans fat