Nutrition Basics (HEALTH)

What does the fruit group include

Apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes

What does the vegetable group include

Lettuce, broccoli, potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery

What does the grains group include?

Bagels, bread, pasta, cereal

What are the grains that start off as plants

Buckwheat, wheat, rice, and corn

What does the protein group include?

Eggs, salmon, chicken, poultry, and meat

What does the plant protein group include

Beans, nuts, tofu

What does the dairy group include?

Soy, milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, almond

What does S.O.S.S stand for?

Sugars/processed goods, Oils, Sauces, Seasonings

What are macronutrients?

LARGE nutrients that the body NEEDS

What are micronutrients?

SMALL nutrients that your body needs

What are examples of macronutrients?

Carbohydrates, fats, proteins

What are examples of micronutrients?

Vitamins, minerals, water, and fiber

What is fiber? Digestible? Indigestible?

Fiber is indigestible (cannot break down)—it’s a sweeping mechanism.

What is the role of carbohydrates in your body?

Carbohydrates fuel your body during intense exercise. Sugar, for example, is a carbohydrate.

What is the role of protein in your body?

Protein is used to repair the muscle fibers.

What role does fat play in your body?

Fat is there to protect you organs, energy reserves, and to keep you warm (insulation)

How many calories do micronutrients have?

0 calories. They don’t give you any energy