Nutrition

Question 1

Energy Density

Answer 1

amount of calories per food

Question 2

functions of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?

Answer 2

• Carbohydrates fuel for the brain (Glucose stored as glycogen in the liver & muscle)
• Fats store in energy in the body, pads for internal organs, insulates temperature, Major material of cell membranes, brain and nerves
• Proteins (amino acids) growth & maintenance of all cells and tissues, building blocks for immune cells, helps create digestive enzymes, hormones & brain chemicals

Question 3

How many calories are in carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?

Answer 3

carbo: 4 pro:4 fats:9

Question 4

What are food sources of protein, whole grains, naturally-occurring sugars, saturated vs. unsaturated fats, and omega 3 fats?

Answer 4

• Protein: Animal sources, vegetables sources: soyfoods, beans & lentils, nuts
• whole grains: brown rice, breads oats, fiber
• simple sugars: occurs in fruit (fructose) and milk
• complex sugars (starch): refined grains, whole grains, other foods
• saturated fat: Mostly animal sources ( except coco butter
• unsaturated fat: plant sources (except fish oil)
• omega 3 fats come from fish oil

Question 5

what is dietary fiber?

Answer 5

Dietary fiber adds bulk to your diet and makes you feel full faster, helping you control your weight. It helps digestion and helps prevent constipation.

Question 6

where is dietary fiber found?

Answer 6

found in edible plant foods such as cereals, fruits, vegetables, dried peas, nuts, lentils and grains.

Question 7

What are the dietary recommendations for % of calories from carbohydrates, proteins, fats, saturated fats, and added sugars?

Answer 7

• carbohydrates: 45 -65 %
• fats: 20-35 %
• protein: 10- 35 %
• saturated fats: 5-6%
• added sugar: no more than 10%

Question 8

What is recommended by the government’s “MyPlate” visual?

Answer 8

fruits, grains, vegetables, protein & dairy.