Nutrients 1
This nutrient builds and repairs body tissues.
What is protein?
Define the term calorie.
What is the energy value of foods?
Foods that are appropriate for a Ovo-vegetarian diet.
What are plant-based foods and eggs?
Name a restaurant dish that is appropriate for an ovo-vegetarian.
Diabetics should not consume _______ between meals.
What is sugar and sweet products (honey, syrup)?
Feeding ________ to cattle increases marbling in beef.
What is grain?
3 sources of saturated fats.
What are butter, coconut oil, palm oil, lard, meat fat? SOLID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
3 nutrients that provide energy after being broken down by metabolism.
What are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
Foods that are appropriate for a Lacto-vegetarian diet.
What are plant-based foods and dairy products?
Name a restaurant dish that is appropriate for a lacto-vegetarian.
Nutrient amounts on food labels are percentages of a ____________ _____________ size.
What is a specific serving size?
The good cholesterol.
What is high-density lipoprotein? HDL
Name 2 sources of vitamin D.
What are: sunlight (UV rays), and milk?
Name 3 complex carbohydrates.
Starches: bread, rice, pasta, cereals, grains.
Foods that are appropriate for a lacto-ovo vegetarian.
What are plant-based foods, eggs, and dairy products?
Name a restaurant dish that is appropriate for a lacto-ovo vegetarian.
Nutrient amounts on food labels are percentages of the __________ __________ ___________.
What is the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)?
This grain contains all 9 essential amino acids, making it a complete protein.
What is Quinoa?
Necessary for the absorption and storage of vitamins A, D, E, and K.
What is fat?
Assists in regulating body temperature and lubricates joints.
What is water?
Name 3 foods that a celiac cannot consume.
What are: wheat, oats, barley, beer, malt, matzo, spelt, rye, and most soy sauces.
Diabetics should consume 20 - 30 g of _________ per day.
What is fibre? It helps maintain safe blood glucose levels.
A common breakfast meat that contains MSG (monosodium glutamate).
What is bacon?
Name 3 other common sources of MSG.
List the calories from 1 gram of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein, and 1 gram of fat.
What are: carbohydrates = 4 calories,
proteins = 4 calories,
fats = 9 calories
3 uses of cholesterol.
What are: a building block for sexual hormones (estrogen, testosterone).
A component of bile (helps to digest fats).
A major fat component of nerves and the brain.
3 KEY nutrients that vegans may not get through food in sufficient quantities.
What are IRON, PROTEIN, VITAMIN B12?
Name 3 sources of insoluble fibre.
What are: whole grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits (especially their skins/peels)?
3 causes of hypertension (high blood pressure).
What are: Atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart).
A diet high in sodium.
A diet high in saturated fats.