week 6 Flashcards
essential nutrients
there are 45 essential nutrients
macro nutrients
there are 4 ( protien, fat, carbs, fiber)
how is energy measured
killa calories ( kcalories)
how many calories do you need in a day
2000 for normal functioning
how many calories are in a gram of protein
4 kcal/g
how many calories are in a gram of fat
9 kcal/gm
how many calories are in a gram of carbs
4 kcal/gm
calories to joules
1 calorie is 4.18 J
protien and what they are made of
made from ammino acids and
two types of protien quality
high qulality complete protiens and low quality in complete protiens
what are the two types of fat
saturated and unsaturated fats
carbohydrates
all carbs turn into glucose
what is the glycemic index
how high the blood sugar rises after eating a food
fiber
made of crabs and cant be digested but helps with digestion and poo
micronutrients
vitamines and minrals and stuff
vitamine sources
frutis and veggies and suplements
minerals and sources
building blocks of bone and there are 17 essential ones and is in egg meat veggies dairy and fruit
what is the most common deficiency in the world
anemia ( low iron)
what is osteoporosis
low bone density
what are anti oxidents and what do they do
they are chemicals that neutralize free radicals
canada guide line for healthy eating
wide variety of food, Emphasize cereals, bread, other grain products, vegetables, and fruits.
3) Choose lower fat diary products, leaner meats, and foods prepared with little or no fat.
4) Limit salt, alcohol, and caffeine.
5) Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
6) Participate in regular exercise.
