Protein Packet Flashcards
What are 8 protein food groups?
meat, poultry, sea food, beans, peas, eggs, soy products, and seeds
What 2 protein groups are also veggie groups?
Beans and peas
What 9 nutrients are protein foods high in?
Iron, zinc, magnesium, vB, protein, vE, fat, EPA, and DHA
Protein’s bodily functions are
Building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Provides calories
Vitamin B’s bodily functions are
Help body release energy, function nervous system, form red blood cells, help build tissues
Iron’s bodily function in
Carry blood’s oxygen
Magnesium’s bodily functions are
Building bones and releasing energy from muscles
Zinc’s bodily functions are
Biochemical reactions, helps immune system function properly
EPA and DHA’s bodily function is
Reduce risk of heart disease
Cholesterol is only found in foods from __ sources
Animal
Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce risk of
Heart disease
What are 3 fish high in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA)?
Salmon, trout, and sardines
List 3 lean protein foods
Strip steak, t-bone, and tenderloin steak
What color should beef be when you purchase it?
Bright cherry red
What does excess liquid in a beef package indicate?
Temperature problems during storage
The key to cook tender, flavorful beef is
Match the correct cooking method with your beef
The 3 things “organic” indicates are
Grown without pesticides or herbicides, animal raised without antibiotics, and not genetically modified
Refrigerated beef steaks and roasts should be used within
3-4 days
Fresh ground beef should be used within
1-2 days
What temperature should your fridge be at?
35-40
What temperature should you freezer be at?
0
Always thaw frozen beef in the __, not at __.
Refrigerator; room temperature
A high protein and carb diet __ a safe and effective for losing weight
Is not
Eating high fat foods causers what 4 health problems?
Coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and types of cancer
