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Health 8
Punchocar 8th Grade Nutrition Test
Question | Answer |
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saturated fats | stay solid at room temp |
unsaturated fats | liquid at room temp |
minerals | elements that help form health |
nutrient density | nutrients relative to the number of calories they provide |
fat | needed for insulation and cushioning |
nutrition | study of nutrients |
empty calories | calories that provide no or very little nutrition |
calories | unit of heat measured in celsius |
vitamins | fat soluable helps fight infection |
sugar | stored as fat when not burned 4 grams of sugar in one teaspoon Found in almost every processed food |
hunger | body's defense against starvation |
carbohydrates | main source of energy |
appetite | desire for food culture, family, social situations, media all play a role |
nutrients | help build new tissue, repair damaged cells, produce energy |
fiber | cannot be digested |
water | can't live without it |
proteins | help repair muscle and tissue |
macronutrients | fat carbohydrates protien |
5 MyPlate Groups | grains, fruit, veggies, protein, dairy |
3 types of carbohydrates | complex, simple, fiber |
two types of vitamins | water and fat soluble |
two types of protiens | complete and incomplete |
2 micronutrients | vitamins and minerals |
fat | your body needs it to be healthy |
simple carbs | break down faster |
complex carbs | break down slower |
examples of proteins | steak eggs chicken |
examples of carbohydrates | bread fruit rice |
fiber | keeps digestive system healthy |
calcium | builds strong bones |
vitamin C | immune system health |
Grains | Good source of carbohydrates |