Nutrition Unit

P.E

What are Macronutrients ?

fat, protein and carbohydrates.

what does Complex Carb do ?

it makes a long chain of sugar
not always sweet
take time to Digest
slowly Increased Blood sugar
makes you feel full longer

what does a Simple carb do?

it makes short chains of sugar
easy to digest
Sweet
rapidly increases your blood sugar
causes tied/crashing feeling

Should a simple carb and a complex carb be in your diet?

Yes

what long term effects does sugar have if you eat a lot everyday ?

it can lead to obesity

What are examples of complex carbs?

some examples are fruit ,veggies,whole grains,beans,wheats

What are examples of simple carbs?

some examples are sugar(high fructose corn syrup,glucose) fruit juice concentrate,soda,candy and cakes

What are proteins made of?

Proteins are made up of amino acid that make skin,muscle and bone

how many amino acid does your body require ?

your body requires 20 amino acids

what are animals sources of protein ?

animal sources are
eggs
fish and seafood
lean meat
poultry
dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese.

what are plant sources of protein ?

plant sources are
soy
nuts
seeds
beans
lentils
grains

what is called when you pair plant protein together?

it is called Protein complementation (ex.beans and rice )

what is Trans fat?

naturally occurs in small amounts in meat and milk fat.

what does trans fat do

Trans fats raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol. They lower your HDL (good) cholesterol . This increases your risk for heart disease and stroke they do from oil called partially-hydrogenated oils ex.baked goods, packed snack foofired foods

what does polyunsaturated fat come from

it comes from plant based food. Polyunsaturated fats can help lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol. ex.seeds,flax seeds,walnut,fatty fish,soy bean .

what doe monounsaturated fatty acid come from

it comes from food and oils ex.olives,avocodos ,nuts,peanut butter

what doe monounsaturated fatty acid reduce your chances of ?

Reduces your chances of developing type 2 diabetes

what does omega-3 help with and what type is better

shown to help prevent heart disease and stroke, may help control lupus, eczema, and rheumatoid arthritis, and may play protective roles in cancer and other conditions she best source of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA is fish.

what is saturated fatty acid?

raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in the blood(bad)and it increases your chance for cardiovascular disease .
ex.beef.lamb.pork.poultry, especially with skin.beef fat (tallow).butter.
cheese.

what do most vitamin dissolve in ?

they n dissolve in water are water soluble ,they are not easily stored in the body they get flushed out by urine

what are the fat soluble vitamins ?

they are Vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Vitamin A helps maintain healthy vision
Vitamin D has two main roles in the body:it maintains bone health and It supports the immune system.
Vitamin E may help protect the body from a range of health issues and help the body destroy free radicals.
Vitamin K helps the body form blood clots.

why are macro minerals important ?

they are important for growth and maintenance of the body

what is the water formula?

1/2 of your body weight in oz is how much water you should drink .

why do you need to eat a wide variety of health food ?

Eating a variety of foods from the 5 major food groups provides a range of nutrients to the body, promotes good health and can help reduce the risk of disease - as well as keeping your diet interesting with different flavours and textures.

what are benefits of drinking water?

it delivers the oxygen to the body and vitamins and minerals
helps regulate body temp and blood pressure .
it boost performance during exercise .
it helps with weight loss and helps prevent headaches and wrinkles and constipation.

why are fats essential ?

they are essential for healthy hair and skin and normal growth also for nerve function and production of certain hormones. In addition , to allow the body to absorb certain vitamins and fat can be energy.