Kevin's Cards about Health

Question 1

Name some foods that are carbohydrates

Answer 1

Bread, spaghetti, apples, oats, etc.

Question 2

How does the amount of energy in fat compare to the amount of energy in carbohydrates and proteins

Answer 2

Fats provide over twice the amount of energy as carbohydrates and proteins

Question 3

What is the differences between saturated and un-saturated fat

Answer 3

Saturated fat is found in meat and dairy products and is solid at room temperature. Un-saturated fat is found in oils and nuts and are liquid at room temperature

Question 4

Amino Acids Definition

Answer 4

Small substances that form proteins when linked together

Question 5

Calorie Definition

Answer 5

A unit that measures the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down

Question 6

Carbohydrate Definition

Answer 6

A nutrient made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that supplies energy for your body’s functions

Question 7

Cholesterol Definition

Answer 7

A waxy, fat-like substance that is found only in animal products

Question 8

Fat Definition

Answer 8

A nutrient made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that supplies your body with energy, forms your cells, maintains body temperatures, and protects your nerves

Question 9

Fiber Definition

Answer 9

A type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants and is necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive system

Question 10

Metabolism Definition

Answer 10

The chemical process by which the body breaks down food to release energy

Question 11

Nutrient Definition

Answer 11

Substances your body needs to regulate body functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy

Question 12

Protein Definition

Answer 12

A nutrient that contains nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; important in the growth and repair of body tissue

Question 13

Saturated Fat Definition

Answer 13

A fat that is found in meat and dairy products and is usually solid at room temperature

Question 14

Trans Fat Definition

Answer 14

Made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils; helps foods stay fresh longer

Question 15

Unsaturated Fat Definition

Answer 15

A fat that is found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds, and is usually liquid at room temperature

Question 16

What are sources of protein

Answer 16

Legumes and Meat

Question 17

Why does your body need food

Answer 17

To provide it with nutrients

Question 18

What are the 6 classes of nutrients

Answer 18

There are six classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water

Question 19

Vitamins and Minerals are required in what amounts

Answer 19

Vitamins and minerals are nutrients required in small amounts that are necessary for your body to carry out important functions

Question 20

What are the nutrients that provide the body with energy

Answer 20

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are nutrients that supply the body with energy

Question 21

What is a good way to consume all nutrients

Answer 21

To eat a diet that contains a variety of foods in a variety of colors

Question 22

How many Amino Acids are there in your body

Answer 22

There are 20 different amino acids in the proteins of your body. Nine of these amino acids are not made by the body, so they have to come from food