HEALTHY DIET

Question 1

consuming foods from different food groups in proportion to each other

Answer 1

balance

Question 2

eating different kinds of food from different food groups every day

Answer 2

variety

Question 3

eating the right proportions of food

Answer 3

moderation

Question 4

provide energy to the body

Answer 4

carbohydrates

Question 5

Carbohydrates provide energy to the body via __________.

Answer 5

glucose

Question 6

type of fiber that dissolves in water to form a gel-like material

Answer 6

soluble fiber

Question 7

helps lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels

Answer 7

soluble fiber

Question 8

promotes movement of material through digestive system and increases stool bulk

Answer 8

insoluble fiber

Question 9

oats, beans, peas, apples

Answer 9

soluble fiber

Question 10

whole wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts, beans and vegetables

Answer 10

insoluble fibers

Question 11

without adequate carbohydrates, these will happen (4) :

Answer 11

1. Poor Nervous Functions
2. Ketosis
3. Digestive issues
4. Elevated levels of cholesterol

Question 12

when consuming too much carbohydrates, these will happen (4) :

Answer 12

1. Weight Gain
2. Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
3. Poor appetite control
4. Fluctuating energy levels

Question 13

only type of fuel that brain cells can use

Answer 13

glucose

Question 14

when glucose from carbohydrates run out, your body burns stored fat

Answer 14

ketosis

Question 15

natural byproduct of fat metabolism

Answer 15

ketones

Question 16

higher in energy than any other nutrient

Answer 16

fat

Question 17

linked with an increased risk of heart disease and high blood cholesterol levels

Answer 17

saturated fats

Question 18

dairy foods, meat, palm oil, coconut, margarine

Answer 18

saturated fats

Question 19

help reduce the risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol levels

Answer 19

unsaturated fats

Question 20

Types of Unsaturated Fats (2)

Answer 20

1. Polyunsaturated
2. Monounsaturated

Question 21

omega-3; fish
omega-6; oils + nuts

Answer 21

polyunsaturated fats

Question 22

olive oil, canola oil, avocados, nuts

Answer 22

monounsaturated fats

Question 23

• unsaturated fats that have been processed
• act like saturated fats

Answer 23

trans fats

Question 24

Trans fats are produced through the process of __________.

Answer 24

hydrogenation

Question 25

Why do companies use trans fats?

Answer 25

inexpensive, easy to use, last a long time

Question 26

Trans fats raise _____ levels and lower _____ levels

Answer 26

bad cholesterol (LDL), good cholesterol (HDL)

Question 27

fried foods, baked goods

Answer 27

trans fats

Question 28

type of fat found in food and blood

Answer 28

cholesterol

Question 29

Types of Fats (4)

Answer 29

1. Saturated
2. Unsaturated
3. Trans fats
4. Cholesterol

Question 30

macronutrient essential in building muscle

Answer 30

protein

Question 31

makes up enzymes that power many chemical reactions

Answer 31

protein

Question 32

Lack of protein leads to (4):

Answer 32

1. Growth failure
2. Loss of muscle mass
3. Decreased immunity
4. Weakening of heart and respiratory system

Question 33

Too much protein leads to (5):

Answer 33

1. Kidney damage
2. Weight gain
3. Mood swings
4. Heart disease
5. Digestive unrest

Question 34

The human body is composed of 3 elements: ______, ______ and ______.

Answer 34

oxygen, carbon, hydrogen