nutrition Flashcards
the group of nutrients that builds, repairs, and maintains body cells, the building blocks of your body
proteins
found in animal products and in some plant products, such as nuts and vegetable oils
fats
provides you with your main source of energy. fiber is an example
carbohydrates
essential nutrients that help regulate the activities of cells
minerals
needed for growth and repair of body cells
vitamins
the single most important nutrient
water
complex carbohydrates are called nutritionally dense because they
contain large amounts of nutrients for the number of calories they provide
the three types of nutrients that apply the energy the body needs to perform its daily tasks
carbs, proteins, fats
fiber is a complex carbohydrate that your body cannot digest, it does not supply energy
true
getting enough calcium and doing weight-bearing exercises all your life helps reduce the risk of
osteoporosis
the main source of unsaturated fats in the diet is
plants
carbs should make up what percentage of your daily food intake
55-60%
the recommended allotments on food labels are based on what calorie intake level
2000-2500 per day
what percentage of your daily diet should be comprised of protein
12-15%
