Nutrition Unit Review

• What are the 6 Essential Nutrients?

  Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Minerals, Vitamins
• What is Metabolism?

  Chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
• What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

  Rate at which you use calories when at rest
• The higher your BMR is?

  The more calories you burn
• What are you supposed to eat plenty of?

  Fruits, vegetables, and whole grain
• Eat a diet low in?

  Cholesterol, Fat, especially in Saturated Fat
• What is a Calorie?

  Measure of energy in food
• How many Calories equal 1 IB of fat?

  3500 Calories
• How many Calories are needed per day?

  2000-2500
• What are Carbohydrates?

  Body's preferred source of energy
• How many calories do Carbohydrates provide?

  4 Calories
• What can excess sugar intake and obesity lead to?

  Diabetes
• What are the Two Types of Carbohydrates?

  Simple and complex
• What are Simple Carbohydrates?

  Sugar
• What are Complex Carbohydrates?

  Added sugars
• How many simple carbohydrates are recommended each day?

  300-375 grams
• How many grams of complex carbohydrates are recommended each day?

  25-30 grams
• What is Fiber?

  A type of complex carbohydrate found in a plant
• What are Fats?

  Supply your body with energy from your cells, maintain body temperature and protect your nerves
• How much grams of fat per day are recommended?

  65-80 grams (30% of your total calories)
• What are the 3 Types of Fat?

  Saturated, Unsaturated, and Trans Fat
• What disease can too much Saturated Fat lead to?

  Heart Disease
• Where are Saturated Fat found in?

  Butter, Animal fats, and dairy
• What are Saturated Fats usually like at Room Temperature?

  Solid
• Where can Unsaturated Fats be found in?

  Vegetables, Oils, Nuts, Seeds, and Seafood
• What are Unsaturated Fats like at room temperature?

  Liquid
• What are Trans Fat?

  Man-made
• What does Proteins play a big role in?

  Growth and repair of your body's tissues
• Where can Proteins be found in?

  Meats, eggs, poultry, milk, milk products, nuts, beans and peas
• How many grams of calories can Proteins provide?

  4 (10-35% of your total calories)
• What do Minerals not provide?

  Calories and Energy
• Where do Minerals naturally occur in?

  Rocks and Soil
• What are the 7 Essential Minerals?

  Calcium, sodium (salt), Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Chlorine, Sulfur
• What is Calcium?

  Most abundant mineral in the body and important for bone strength
• What do Vitamins not provide?

  Calories and Energy
• What are Vitamins made of?

  Living things, required in small amounts and assists in many chemical reactions
• What Vitamins are Fat-Soluble?

  A, D, E, K