Macronutrients
What are the macronutrients?
Water, Carbs, Protein, Fats
What does Iron do for the body? Give an example of a food that has a lot of Iron
Red meat. Allows the body to capture oxygen in your red blood cells
What is a calorie?
Energy. It is the amount of energy (heat) it takes to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.
What does CALCIUM do for the body? What type of disease happens if you don't have enough?
Keep bones strong. Osteoporosis
Saturated fats are usually solid or liquid at room temperature?
Solid
What nutrient keeps the nerves going and keeps your body temp normal?
Fats
True or false: Vitamins are inorganic substances (meaning they come from soil and water) and minerals are organic substances (meaning they come from plants and animals).
False. Vitamins are organic and minerals are inorganic.
Calories are provided by which 3 nutrients?
Carbs, fats and protein.
What are the essential nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals and Water
True or False: A healthy diet needs to include vitamin supplements
False
What type of fat should we limit to 10% of our daily calories?
Saturated Fat
Give an example of a Simple Carbs and a Complex Carb
Simple (Anything refined)
Complex(Anything grown)
Our bodies use calories as ___________.
Energy
What is a nutrient?
Nutrients are substances our body needs to perform its basic functions.
Give an example of a 3 Minerals.
Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Sodium and Zinc.
Which nutrient is our primary source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Give an example of a fat-soluble vitamin?
Vitamins A, D, E, K
1 gram of carbs has how many calories?
1 gram of fat has how many calories?
1 gram of protein has how many calories?
Carbs 4, fats 9, protein 4
True or False: Our bodies cannot produce nutrients so we need to consume them.
True
What differentiates macronutrients v. micronutrients?
The amount required. Macronutrients are required in large amounts, micronutrients are required in small amounts
What is the function of protein?
To build and repair body tissues
What are vitamins and minerals' main functions?
Vitamins and minerals boost the immune system, support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs do their jobs.
What are some factors that affect your caloric needs?
Age, weight, gender, activity level
1. Provide energy
2. Contribute to body structure
3. Regulate chemical processes in the body
What is the difference between fat soluble and water soluble vitamins?
Fat-soluble can be stored in the body, water-soluble cannot.