Nutrition Flashcards
(31 cards)
Substances in foods that your body needs in order to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called…
Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Also known as…
Carbs
All fats are bad
True or False
False
We need fats to live
True
Proteins
Used to repair body cells and tissues.
Carbohydrates give you…
Energy
The two types of proteins are…
Complete proteins, and Incomplete proteins
Fats are…
Nutrients that supply energy, keep the skin healthy, and promote normal growth.
Transport certain vitamins through the body and help build cell membranes.
Fats are needed the most in the…
Brain
Scurvy is a…
Lack of vitamin “C”
Magnesium:
From green, leafy vegetables.
Sodium is…
Salt
When we sweat, we get rid of…
Salt
The most common nutrient is…
Water
Water and salt form…
Sweat
Parts of foods that the body cannot break down are called…
Fibers
____ moves waste and presents some disease.
Fiber
Whole milk has ___ percent fat.
37
________ is found in things that move.
Cholesterol
The yellow part of an egg is…
Cholesterol
We want to prevent eating…
Yellow part of eggs
Cholesterol
Saturated Fats are…
solid at room temperature.
Butter, fats in meat, poultry, and dairy products.
NOT GOOD FOR YOU!
Unsaturated Fats are…
liquid at room temperature.
Plant sources, vegetable oils, nuts, olives, and avocados.
GOOD FOR YOU!
Saturated fats are also known as…
Sticky Fats
