Calories
Energy
What is the primary purpose of carbohydrates
Energy
The waxy fatlike substance found in animal meet. If you get too much of this substance it can cause issues with your heart.
Cholesterol
Number of calories in 1 gram of protein
4
How many calories are in 1 liter of water?
0
Which item has calories?
Bottled Water
Apple
Multi-Vitamin
Apple
What type of carbohydrate is not digested but can help with the digestion of other foods?
Fiber
Number of calories in 1 gram of fat
9
Name a primary purpose of protein
Muscle and Tissue repair (muscle growth)
How much water should you drink in 1 day.
1 gallon is best but at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces.
Calories are in:
Macro Nutrients
or
Micro Nutrients
Macro Nutrients
The type of carbohydrate that has a slower release of energy
Complex
Of the three types of fat, which one is considered a healthy fat. Example, fat found in an avocado.
Total number of amino chains to make a complete protein chain. Hint: do the math
20
What are the two types of vitamins?
Fat and Water soluble
The process of breaking down food and using it as energy
Metabolism
Milk and Candy are what type of carbohydrate?
Simple
Of the three types of fat, which one is an additive for flavor and texture, considered the worse of the three fats.
Trans fat
What is the name of the 11 amino acids that our body produces already
Non-essential Amino Acids
What % of our body is water?
65%
What is the scientific definition of a calorie?
The amount of energy needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree Celsius.
Number of Calories in 1 gram of Carbohydrates
4
Of the three types of fat, which one comes from animals? Hint: Solid at room temperature, like bacon.
Saturated Fat
The 9 amino acids that our body doesn't produce and we need from an outside food source.
Essential Amino Acids
Name 1 mineral that we need in large quantity
Calcium
Sodium
Potassium
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Chlorine
Sulfur