nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
nutrients affect how you…
A
look, feel, act, grow
2
Q
desire to eat
A
appetite
3
Q
need to eat
A
hunger
4
Q
reasons we choose certain food…
A
culture, family, media
5
Q
leading causes of death in the US
A
heart disease, stroke, cancer
6
Q
what are the 6 categories of nutrients?
A
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
7
Q
recommended carbs
A
55-65%
8
Q
body’s preferred source of energy
A
carbs
9
Q
what nutrients help maintain body tissues?
A
proteins
10
Q
there are ____ different amino acids.
A
20
11
Q
The body makes a total of ___ amino acids.
A
11
12
Q
most essential amino acid
A
must come from the food we eat
13
Q
what is the major risk factor for heart disease?
A
high cholesterol
14
Q
how do you get high cholesterol?
A
from diet, genetics
15
Q
how many vitamins play a key role in your nutrition?
A
13
