Nutrition

Question 1

Definition of Simple Carbohydrates (2)

Answer 1

• Naturally found in fruits and veggies (good)
• Added sugars/refined sugars in candy and pop (bad)

YOU WANT MORE COMPLEX CARBS THANK SIMPLE CARBS

• Glucose - Most Important Sugar

Question 2

Definition of Complex Carbohydrates

Answer 2

Good carbs as a source of energy (Starches)

YOU WANT MORE COMPLEX CARBS THANK SIMPLE CARBS

Question 3

What happens if you eat too many carbohydrates? (2)

Answer 3

1. Extra Carbs is Stored
2. Other excess carbs are stored as fat

Question 4

Definition of Calorie

Answer 4

Meausurement for the amount of energy released when nutriets are burned.

Question 5

What are the percentages for Carbohydrates, Fats and Protien?

Answer 5

1. 60% of Carbohydrates
2. 25% of Fats
3. 15% of Protein

Question 6

Definition of Minerals (2)

Answer 6

1. Found in rocks & soil
2. Plants absorbs minerals through their roots

Question 7

Definition of Amino Acids (2)

Answer 7

1. Building Block of Protein
2. Repairs the body’s tissues

Question 8

Definition of Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Answer 8

1. The amount of calories burned per day w/ moving
2. You need to provide your body that amount of calories
3. Or your body will not function well

Question 9

Food Labels (Read Through)

DV%, Ingredient List, Food Additives

Answer 9

1. Percent Daily Value (%DV) - Tells you if a serving is high or low in a specific nutrient. (5% or less is low and 20% or more is high)
2. Largest ingredient on the list is always listed first.
3. Look for food additives
4. These are substances intentionally added to foods to give them a desired effect
5. They can change the way foods taste, make them last longer on grocery store shelves, or even change the color of the food.