Nutrition Flashcards
(39 cards)
Calories
Heat that measures the energy used by the body and the energy that food supplies the body
Nutrition
The process in which body takes in and uses food
Nutrients
Substances in food that your body needs to grow, repair, and supply energy
Why do you eat
Hunger
Appetite
Emotions
Environments
The 6 main nutrients
Carbohydrates Protein Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
What are carbs
The starches and sugars found in food
What do carbs give your body
Energy
What are simple carbs
Give you short bursts of energy
What are complex carbs
Give you long periods of energy
Fiber
Found in skins of food and help you poop
Ex of simple and complex carbs
Candy and fruit
Glucose
Straight sugar
Fructose
Found in fruit
Lactose
Milk
Glycogen
Stored glucose
Water
Useful for every body function
Helps regulate body temp
Helps joints
Transports nutrients
Protein
Nutrients that help build and maintain cells and tissues
Amino acids
Need 20 and body can provide 11 and you need to eat the other 9
Complete proteins and examples
Contain all 9 amino acids
Fish
Incomplete proteins and example
Missing one or more Amino acid
Beans
Fats
Energy Provide flavor Cushion organs Healthy skin Proper growth Energy
Libids
Fatty substances that do not dissolve in water
Saturated fats and example
Solid in room temp
Butter
Unsaturated fat and example
Liquid at room temp
Olive oil