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Nutrients
Nutrition Unit 7th Grade Health
Question | Answer |
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What are the six nutrients? | carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water |
What three nutrients give us energy? | carbohydrates, proteins and fats |
What are calories? | they are how we measure how much energy a certain food has. |
How many calories does carbohydrates have per gram? | 4 calories |
How may calories does protein have per gram? | 4 calories |
How many calories does fat have per gram? | 9 calories |
What are empty calories? | they are foods with high calories but low nutritional value. |
Starches (bread, pasta and rice) are what type carbohydrates? | Complex |
Sugars (chocolate) are what type of carbohydrates. | Simple |
When our bodies burn calories, what do we burn first? | carbohydrates |
Fiber can help prevent some cancer, which one? | Colon |
Which type of fat is solid or semi solid at room temperature? | Saturated |
Which type of fat is liquid at room temperature? | Unsaturated |
Which cholesterol is good. HDL or LDL? | HDL |
Proteins are made of up? | Amino Acids |
How many amino acids are essential? | 9 |
Which nutrient is burned second for it's energy? | Protein |
What is the difference between "Complete" and "Incomplete" proteins? | Complete has all the essential amino acids |
What are the two types of vitamins? | Fat Soluble and Water Soluble |
How do we get rid of the extra water soluble vitamins? | Through our urine |
What is "Nutrient Deficiency"? | occurs when our body does not have enough of the 6 nutrients needed to function properly |
What percent or our bodies are water? | 55-75% |
If you have headaches, what nutrient might help? | water |
How much water should we have per day on the average? | 64 oz. (8 glasses/8 oz each) |
What are some early symptoms of dehydration? | fatigue, loss of appetite and dry eyes |
What are the ABC's of good health? | A= Aim for Fitness B= Build a healthy base C=Choose sensibly |
What makes a food "Junk Food"? | Depends on the nutrients it provided relative to how many calories it contains |
What does it mean to be a vegetarian? | They limit their diet to few or no animal products, usually no meat except seafood. |
What does it mean to be "Vegan"? | They will not eat any animal products |
What is a big dietary concern for vegetarians and vegans? | They may not not get enough protein. |