What are some examples of carbohydrates?
pasta, potatoes, vegtables, fruit
What are some examples of simple carbohydrates?
Soda, candy, cookies
What is the function of carbohydrates?
To provide the body with a source of energy
Too many simple carbohydrates cause
Excess fat, obesity
Proteins are made up of ______ amino acids
20
List good examples of complete proteins
All animal proteins, soy(exception)
List examples of incomplete proteins
Plant based products
Proteins are made up of amino acids the body uses to make up...
Hair, nail, muscle, skin, bone
What are examples of good, edible fats?
Meat, dairy products, fish, avocado, nuts, coconut
Fats are essential for _____
Normal growth and nerve function (key word: function)
What are some examples of minerals?
Calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and selenium
What do you eat that aren't good sources of minerals?
Soda and candy
Minerals are essential for _____
Growth and maintenance of body structures
What do vitamins help the body produce?
Energy
What does water assist your body with?
Digestion and respiration
List 2 good, specific sources of omega 3 fatty acids
Salmon, anchovies, lake trout, tuna
Hypoglycemia is triggered by an increase in ______ produced by the pancreas
Insulin
Eating a diet high in fat can cause _______ (too much plaque on artery walls)
Atherosclerosis
List 2 different more general sources of calcium
Dairy products and leafy greens
What is gonna happen when you eat food high on glycemic index?
Diabetes
Insulin is called the ______ storage hormone
Fat
How much water are you recomendad to consume each day?
1/2 body wt. in ounces
What are some examples of antioxidants?
ACE ( vitamins A,C,E)
What is osteoporosis?
Low bone density
Circle item high on glycemic index
Baked potato
EC-What should your plate look like?
Colorful
EC-why is it important to eat a wide variety of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, etc.?
To make sure you are getting all essential vitamins, minerals, and energy sources