Essential Nutrients

Question 1

What are essential nutrients

Answer 1

Compounds that the body cant make or be made in sufficient quantity

Question 2

What do essential nutrients come from?

Answer 2

They come from food

Question 3

These nutrients are vital for what?

Answer 3

They are vital for:
- Growth
- Good health
- Disease prevention

Question 4

Define macronutrients

Answer 4

• Include the primary building blocks of your diet
• Eaten in large amounts
• Example -> Protein, fat, carbohydrates

Question 5

Define micronutrients

Answer 5

• Consists of vitamins and minerals
• Eaten in small amounts

Question 6

What does protein provide?

Answer 6

• The building blocks of the body

Question 7

What percent is the average person’s body weight protein?

Answer 7

16%

Question 8

What are functions of protein?

Answer 8

• Growth
• Health
• Body maintenance

Question 9

What are composed of protein?

Answer 9

• Hormones and antibodies

Question 10

Name three good sources for amino acids?

Answer 10

• Fish
• Eggs
• Meat

Question 11

What are excellent sources of carbohydrates

Answer 11

• Beans
• Whole grains
• Fiber rich fruits and vegetables

Question 12

What are the 4 functions of fat in an healthy diet?

Answer 12

• Muscle movement
• Building cells
• Blood clotting
• Vitamin and Mineral absorption

Question 13

Are fats high or low in calories

Answer 13

High

Question 14

What is the percent of daily calories that should be from fat?

Answer 14

20-35%

Question 15

What ate the functions of fat in your diet

Answer 15

• Decrease risk of heart disease
• Balance blood sugar
• Lowers risk of cancer, arthritis, and alzheimer’s disease
• Powerful anti-inflammatorics
• Decrease risk of type 2 diabetes
• Improve brain function

Question 16

What are the most famous unsaturated fats?

Answer 16

• Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids

Question 17

What are three healthy oils?

Answer 17

• Olive oil
• Coconut oil
• Avocado oil

Question 18

What does calcium do for the body

Answer 18

• Strengthen bones
• Helps with muscle contraction
• Helps with relaxation
• Helps with nerve signal transmission
• Maintaining healthy blood pressure

Question 19

Give me 4 examples of saturated animal based fats

Answer 19

• Cheese
• Butter
• Red meat
• Ice-cream

Question 20

Why are vitamins improtant

Answer 20

They are vital for warding off disease and staying healthy

Question 21

What type of fat should one avoid?

Answer 21

Trans fats

Question 22

What vitamins does our body need

Answer 22

• Vitamin A, B6, C & D

Question 23

What are 3 sources that unsaturated fat is found?

Answer 23

• Nuts
• Seeds
• Fish

Question 24

What fat should one limit their intake on?

Answer 24

• Saturated animal based fats

Question 25

Why are unsaturated fats important for the body?

Answer 25

They provide essential fatty acids that your body cant make

Question 26

What are the 8 functions of water

Answer 26

- Improves mood and brain function - Helps flush out toxins - Helps hydrate the body - Helps prevent constipation - Acts as a shock absorber - Acts as a lubricant in the body - Helps carry nutrients to cells

Question 27

What are two effects of mild dehydration

Answer 27

- Feel tired - Impair your concentration and physical performance

Question 28

Whats a great source for water?

Answer 28

Fruits and vegetables

Question 29

What does iron do for the body

Answer 29

- Supports red blood cells - Supports hormone creation

Question 30

What does zinc do for the body

Answer 30

- Boost immune system - Wound healing