Nutrition Test Flashcards
How many officials vitamins are there?
13 official vitamins
Name the water-soluble vitamins.
Vitamins C, B, and folic acid
What does the immune system do for you?
They attack germs and help keep us healthy
Approximately how many grams of fiber should a person eat in a day?
25-30
What are the two categories of fiber?
Soluble and insoluble
What is a complete protein?
It contains all 9 types of amino acids
What is an incomplete protein?
Does not contain the essential amino acids
What does protein mean in Greek?
First
How many calories does fat provide?
9
What are the 2 sources of fat?
Plant fat, animal fat
What are the simplest carbohydrates?
Simple carbohydrates or monosaccharides
What are the 3 main types of carbohydrates?
Simple, Complex, and Fiber
Vitamins work together with _______ in chemical reactions that release energy
enzymes
What are the three nutrients that supply calories to the body?
Fats, carbs, proteins
Approximately what percentage of the population will be diagnosed with cancer
41%
What does BMI stand for
Body Mass Index
What is the definition of a calorie?
Unit of energy to survive found in food
Where are the fat-soluble vitamins stored?
Liver and Fat tissue
What two types of fats are bad for you
Saturated and trans fat
What percentage of your body is made out of water
60%-75%
Name three types of diabetes
Type 1, type 2, and gestational
What 3 things make up carbohydrates
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
What is the healthy limit for daily intake of salt?
2400 mg
Name 3 ways you can lose water from your body
Urinating, sneezing, sweating
