Unit 4 (Nutrition)

Question 1

nutrition

Answer 1

the process by which the body takes in and uses food

Question 2

calories

Answer 2

measure of the amount of energy a food provides

Question 3

3500cal = how many pounds?

Answer 3

1lbs

Question 4

what determines how many calories you need in a day

Answer 4

size, metabolism, how active

Question 5

what percent of our calories should come from fat?

Answer 5

30%

Question 6

1 gram of fat = how many calories?

Answer 6

9 cal.

Question 7

saturated fats

Answer 7

bad fat mostly from beef, pork, eggs, cheese, and dairy products

Question 8

trans fat

Answer 8

bad fat that is man made to extend shelf life like fried food, or packaged snacks

Question 9

why is bad fat bad?

Answer 9

linked to cardiovascular disease and cancer, high level of cholesterol, clog arteries and restrict the supply of blood

Question 10

unsaturated fats

Answer 10

good fat that comes from plants

Question 11

what does unsaturated fats do?

Answer 11

lowers cholesterol, and protects against heart disease

Question 12

monounsaturated fat

Answer 12

olive oil, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, and avocado

Question 13

polyunsaturated fat

Answer 13

fish oils, corn oils, salmon, tuna, and walnuts

Question 14

protein

Answer 14

rebuilds and repairs the body

Question 15

what does protein do? And where does it come from?

Answer 15

important for growth & development, form parts of muscles, hair, skin & nails, in meat, fish, eggs, cheese, and milk

Question 16

Protein is what percent of our calories?

Answer 16

10%

Question 17

what percent of carbohydrates is our daily calorie intake?

Answer 17

60%

Question 18

1g of carbo=?

Answer 18

4 cal

Question 19

complex carbohydrates

Answer 19

long lasting energy, low in fat rich in vitamins and minerals
found in: pasta, breads, wheat, corn, and potatos

Question 20

fiber

Answer 20

aids in proper digestion, prevents constipation
found in: vegetables, fruits, beans, pea, nuts, and grain

Question 21

simple carbohydrates

Answer 21

quick energy, sugar honey and fruit,

Question 22

sucrose

Answer 22

added sugar
( Americans consume about 120 lbs a year)

Question 23

4 grams of sucrose=?

Answer 23

1 packet of sugar[

Question 24

fat soluble( vit. A, D, E, K)

Answer 24

cant be used w/o fat, stored in the body, found in meats and oils

Question 25

empty calories

Answer 25

high sugar snacks, no nutritional value

Question 26

water soluble (vit c & b)

Answer 26

not stored in body, supplied daily, fruits and vegetables

Question 27

vit. A

Answer 27

aids in vision and red blood cell production

Question 28

vit. D

Answer 28

build healthy bones

Question 29

vit k.

Answer 29

helps with blood clotting

Question 30

vit. c

Answer 30

promotes wound healing & improves immune system

Question 31

vit. B

Answer 31

helps w/ energy and metabolism

Question 32

minerals

Answer 32

found in ground and soil

Question 33

calcium

Answer 33

strengthens teeth and bones

Question 34

sodium

Answer 34

helps maintain water balance (bp)

Question 35

iron

Answer 35

healthy blood cells; carry oxygen

Question 36

anemia

Answer 36

low iron

Question 37

flouride

Answer 37

helps form strong teeth

Question 38

zinc