Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Diet consisting of too much
A
Fat
Salt
Sugar
2
Q
Diet consisting of not enough
A
Veggies
Fruits
Whole grain
3
Q
Bad eating habits causes
A
Type 2 diabetes Atherosclerosis Cancer High BP Obesity
4
Q
Six main nutrients
A
Carbohydrates Fats Protein Vitamins Minerals Water
5
Q
What do carbohydrates do
A
Fast energy
6
Q
Complex carbohydrates
A
Long lasting energy
7
Q
Simple carbohydrates
A
Short lasting energy
4 calories per gram
8
Q
What do fats do
A
Slow energy to body
9 calories per gram
9
Q
Saturated and trans fat
A
Bad fats obstructing blood flow
10
Q
Unsaturated fat
A
Good fats cleans out plaque and debris
11
Q
Proteins
A
Growth and repair tissue
4 calories per gram
12
Q
What vitamins do
A
Accelerates chemical reactions
13
Q
What do minerals do
A
Contributes to chemical reactions
14
Q
What does water do
A
Fluid medium for chemical reactions Circulation of blood Removal of waste Lubricates joints Regulates body temperature
15
Q
Water is what percent of body weight
A
50-60%
