Diet

• What is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the average adult?

  A balance of nutrients
• What does a balanced diet include?

  The correct mix of macronutrients and micronutrients
• How is energy consumed measured?

  In calories
• What is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the average adult?

  A balance of nutrients
• What does a balanced diet include?

  The correct mix of macronutrients and micronutrients
• What is the recommended daily calorie intake for men?

  2,550 calories
• How is energy consumption measured?

  In calories
• What is the recommended daily calorie intake for women?

  1,940 calories
• What is the recommended daily calorie intake for men?

  2,550 calories
• What is the recommended daily calorie intake for women?

  1,940 calories
• What are macronutrients?

  Nutrients required in large quantities
• What are the three macronutrients required in large quantities?

  • Carbohydrates
  • Fats
  • Proteins
• What are the three macronutrients?

  Carbohydrate, fat, protein
• What are macronutrients essential for?

  Natural bodily functions, growth, and repair
• What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?

  Essential for energy production and cell division
• What are carbohydrates essential for?

  Energy production and cell division
• How are carbohydrates stored in the body?

  As glycogen
• Where is glycogen stored in the body?

  In the liver and muscle cells
• What is glycogen broken down into?

  Glucose
• How are carbohydrates stored in the body?

  As glycogen in liver and muscle cells
• What type of fuel do athletes prefer for exercise?

  Carbohydrates
• What is glycogen broken down into?

  Glucose
• What do carbohydrates provide fuel for?

  Aerobic and anaerobic energy production
• What are the two types of carbohydrates?

  Simple and complex
• What are the two types of carbohydrates?

  Simple and complex
• What do simple carbohydrates contain?

  One or two sugars
• What do simple carbohydrates contain?

  One or two sugars
• What is fructose found in?

  Fruits
• What is galactose found in?

  Milk
• What is fructose found in?

  Fruits
• What are carbohydrates with one sugar called?

  Monosaccharides
• What are carbohydrates with two sugars called?

  Disaccharides
• What is sucrose commonly known as?

  Table sugar
• What is galactose found in?

  Milk
• What is lactose found in?

  Dairy products
• What are carbohydrates with one sugar called?

  Monosaccharides
• What is maltose found in?

  Beer and vegetables
• What are carbohydrates with two sugars called?

  Disaccharides
• What are complex carbohydrates known as?

  Starchy foods
• What is sucrose commonly known as?

  Table sugar