Nutrition Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is a CALORIE?
A CALORIE is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 Kilogram water 1 degree C.
1 gram of carbohydrate supplies how many calories?
1 gram of carbohydrate supplies 4 calories
1 gram of protein supplies how many calories?
1 gram of protein supplies 4 calories
1 gram of fat supplies how many calories?
1 gram of fat supplies 9 calories
_____________ fiber absorbs water and forms a kind of gel.
SOLUBLE fiber absorbs water and forms a kind of gel.
_____________ fiber absorbs some water and forms bulk in the intestines.
INSOLUBLE fiber absorbs some water and forms bulk in the intestines.
______________ fats are solid at room temperature.
SATURATED fats are solid at room temperature. (ANIMAL FATS AND SHORTENINGS)
______________ fats are LIQUID at room temperature.
POLYUNSATURATED and MONOUNSATURATED fats are LIQUID at room temperature. (VEGETABLE OILS, OLIVE, CORN, SUNFLOWER)
TRANS FATS are manufactured by turning liquid fats into solid fats by adding __________________
TRANS FATS are manufactured by turning liquid fats into solid fats by adding HYDROGEN Molecules
Which vitamins are water soluble?
Vitamins B & C are water soluble?
Which Vitamins are FAT Soluble?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are FAT Soluble
Why are fats important in the diet?
FATS SUPPLY ENERGY, REGULATE CERTAIN BODY FUNCTIONS, AND CARRY CERTAIN VITAMINS (A, D, E, K)
A complete protein contains ________________ that the body cannot manufacture
complete proteins contain ALL 9 ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS
__________________ are the most important source of food energy.
CARBOHYDRATES
The amount of protein required in the daily diet of an average person is _____________?
The average person requires 50 - 60 GRAMS OF PROTEIN IN THEIR DAILY DIET
People should reduce their SODIUM intake to less than ____________________.
SODIUM intake to less than 2,300 MILLIGRAMS PER DAY
Serving __________ Grams or more of TRANS FAT per serving is PROHIBITED
0.5 GRAMS or more of TRANS FAT per serving is PROHIBITED
A healthy diet should contain ________________% of your daily calories
A healthy diet should contain 20 - 35% of your daily calories
__________________ fats raise your HDL’s and lower your LDL’s.
MONOUNSATURATED fats raise your HDL’s and lower your LDL’s
Omega 3 and omega 6 are _______________ fatty acids
Omega 3 and omega 6 are ESSENTIAL fatty acids
Complete proteins are contained in SOYBEANS, QUINOA, and AMARANTH
Complete proteins are contained in SOYBEANS, QUINOA, and AMARANTH
