Protein/Carbs/Fat
The body's main fuel source?
What is Carbohydrates?
These are the 6 essential nutrients.
What is
Protein, carbs, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Water makes up what percent of our body?
What is 60-70%
Which requires more energy to sustain, muscle or fat?
What is muscle?
Recommended nutrient amounts the average person should consume daily.
What is a daily value?
List the two types of carbohydrates and the difference between the two.
What is simple and complex carbs?
Simple carbs are digested fasted and more readily available energy;whereas, complex carbs take longer to digest and give you more sustained energy.
List at least 3 signs/symptoms of nutrient deficiency
What is tooth decay, headaches, indigestion, constipation, fatigue, unhealthy hair, unhealthy nails, dry skin, low energy level, weight problems, eating disorders...
How much water should you drink everyday?
WHat is 1/2 your bodyweight in oz plus 6-12 oz per 20 minutes of rigorous exercises.
What is BMR? Explain. Also list two examples of functions in the body that account for BMR.
What is Basal Metabolic Rate: THe rate at which your body burns energy at rest. Digestion, heart beat, respiration, blood flow.
How are ingredients listed on a food label?
What is greatest to least in quantity?
What are the building blocks of protein? What is the main job/function of protein on the body? How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
What is amino acids, build and repair muscles and tissues, 4.
Anemia is a condition resulting from low levels of this mineral
What is iron?
List 3 functions that water serves for our body?
What is removing waste, regulating body temperature, nutrient transport, lubrication.
What is BMI and why is it not always accurate for the athletic population?
What is a ratio of your body weights to your height?
What is it doesn't account for muscle mass.
What information is provided on a food label?
What is Nutrient facts, nutrient values, freshness dates, health claims, ingredient list, allergen warnings.
List 3 reasons our bodies need fat.
How many calories are there in 1 gram of fat?
What is insulation, organ protection, temperature regulation, vitamin absorption, making us feel full.
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Too much of this nutrient can lead to high blood pressure?
List 3 food sources high in fat.
What is sodium?
Red meats, peanutbutter, avocados, nuts, oils, butters
Why is water considered to be the most vital nutrient?
How much water should you personally drink every day?
What is you can survive the least amount of time without it.
Answers vary.
What aids in digestions, helps make you feel full, but doesn't get absorbed itself?
What is fiber?
How do you calculate the total amount of calories, protein, fat and carbs in any given food item.
Amount per serving x # of servings
What is the daily recommended amount of protein?
What is .5-.75 g/lb body weight for non athletes and .75-1g per lb of bodyweight for athletes
This vitamin helps with blood clotting
This mineral aids in maintaining healthy bones and teeth
What is Vitamin K?
What is Calcium?
Loss of water through perspiration can result in this.
List 3 signs of dehydration.
What is dehydration?
fatigue, headache, muscle cramping, dark urine color
In the video we watched in class what two factors helped ease depression.
What is an indicator of lactose intolerance?
What is the gut microbiome and what is it essential for?
Healthy diet, exercise
Presence of hydrogen in the breath
Microorganisms living in your gut... essential to your immune system and overall health
How do you determine if something is primarily a fat, protein, or carbs source?
If you ate 55 grams of fat yesterday, how many calories from fat did you consume?
If you at 220 grams of carbs and 80 grams of protein, how many calories from carbs and protein did you consume?
It is higher in that macronutrient than the other macro nutrients.
495 calories from fat
880 carbs, 320 protein= 1200 total