foods and nutrition test 1

Macronutrients include

proteins, carbs, and fats

nutrition

how the body takes in and uses food

complementary protein example

rice and beans

what is a complementary protein

incomplete proteins combined

nutrient dense foods

foods with high mineral and vitamins

fat soluble

Vitamins A, D, E, K; ADEK

water soluble

able to dissolve in water

what minerals are important for women?

calcium and iron

anemia

iron deficiency; common in women

6 nutrients

carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water

what nutrient provide us energy?

carbs

vegan diet

plant based diet; no animal products

vegetarian diet

eliminates meat products

example of simple carb

sugar filled foods

example of complex carb

bread; pasta; cooked veggies

example of dietary fibers

oatmeal; whole wheat bread; seeds

how is energy in food measured?

calories

3 types of carbs

simple, complex, and dietary fiber

2 types of grains

whole and refined

grains fall into what 4 categories?

bread, pasta, cereal, and rice

starch carb

supports energy

fiber carb

promotes healthy digestion

amino acids

building blocks of proteins

complete protein

contain all 9 amino acids

incomplete protein

deficient in one or more essential amino acids

types of fat

saturated, unsaturated, and trans

empty calories

calories in food that have little to no nutritional value