nutrition Flashcards
what is nutrition?
food that is necessary for growing and for ones health.
what Is a calorie
how many calories something has is how much energy it provides for you.
what is a saturated fat?
a saturated fat is a healthy fat that has a double bond so it scratches the veins instead of sticking to them. it can has two or more bonds.
what is an unsaturated fat?
an unsaturated fat is an unhealthy fat that has one single bond so it sticks to the veins and that is how it can block arteries that lead to the heart.
what is a carbohydrate?
carbohydrate is food that have starch in it and lots of natural sugar EG. bananas, pasta, potatoes, and so on.
what is a lipid?
a lipid are healthy fats for example avocado an oil and nuts.
what is protein?
most proteins come from animals EG. eggs, chicken, fish and so on but there are also other EG. edamame beens.
what is dairy?
dairy is good for strengthig and building muscles EG. milk, yogurt, cheese, butter and so on.
