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Health 8
Punchocar 8th Grade Nutrition Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |