Lesson 5

Question 1

How do you know if you are dehydrated?

Answer 1

Thirst

Dark urine

Question 2

Why do simple carbohydrates give you quick bursts of energy, while complex carbohydrates don’t necessarily do that?

Answer 2

Many complex carbohydrates take longer to digest.

Question 3

What do carbohydrates change into inside the body?

Answer 3

Simple carbohydrates, mostly glucose.

Question 4

Proteins are made of what kind of molecules strung together?

Answer 4

Amino acids

Question 5

What is a complete protein?

Answer 5

A complete protein contains all the essential amino acids.

Question 6

Which foods provide your body with omega 3 fatty acids?

Answer 6

Salmon, tuna, sardines, dark green leafy vegetables, avocados, sesame seeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds

Question 7

Name three vitamins that are important to get, and tell why they are important.

Answer 7

Vitamin C- needed to make collagen
Vitamin D- build bones and make them strong
Vitamin K- helps your blood clot

Question 8

Where are minerals found?

Answer 8

They are found in the earth, rivers, lakes, streams, and oceans.

Question 9

Name two minerals, and tell why they are important to your body.

Answer 9

Calcium- strong bones
Iodine- helps our thyroid
Sodium- maintain the proper balance of minerals and water