unit 4: nutrition: nutrients
what type of lipoprotein is considered ''good'' cholesterol?
HDL
what are the 2 types of lipoproteins
LDL and HDL
what are some of the minerals that the body needs
calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and magnesium
examples of simple carbohydrates
candy, soda, baked goods, jellies
what foods are high in calories and low in other nutrients
candy, sodas, baked goods, and jellies
what are the body's main source of energy?
carbohydrates
what are the 6 classifications of nutrients?
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
what do lipoproteins do?
carry cholesterol to and from cells
what type of carbohydrates are found in whole-grain bread, cereal, rice, pasta, vegetables, beans, and nuts?
complex carbohydrates
what are complete proteins and where are they found
contain all the essential amino acids and they are found in animal sources
why is LDL bad cholesterol?
contributes to fatty buildup in arteries, increasing risk for heart attack
what are complex carbohydrates
digested more slowly because they are high in fiber
what do nutrients do for our bodies?
enable our body to grow, maintain, and repair itself
T/F- fiber is a nutrient
false
T/F- water-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body
fasle
what is cholesterol?
fat-like substance that the body need to build cells
why is HDL good cholesterol?
help carry some of the LDL away from the arteries back to the liver
what is a function of vitamins and minerals
help the body function properly
what is HDL
high-density lipoprotein
what are incomplete proteins
lack one or more of the essential building blocks
what are incomplete proteins and where are they found
lack one or more of the essential building blocks. found in plant sources
what is LDL
low-density lipoprotein
what does fiber do for the body?
makes the body fell fuller and help the digestive system work well
what are saturated fats?
often solid at room temperature
what are unsaturated fats called and why?
oils because they are liquid at room temperature
where are incomplete proteins found
plant sources
where do polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats come from?
plants
what are the 2 types of unsaturated fats found in oils ?
polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats
what does the body use to build, maintain, and repair cells
proteins
what are fat soluble vitamins
require fat intake from the diet for absorption and are stored in the bodys fatty issue and liver
what are simple carbohydrates?
simple sugars that are found in food and are digested quickly in the body
what are saturated fats sometimes called
solid fats
why are carbohydrates essential?
they are the body's main source of energy
why are fats important?
they support cell growth, provide energy, and help the body absorb certain vitamins
T/F- too much saturated fat and trans fat can lead to heart disease
true
which fats can have a positive effects on your health when eaten in moderation
unsaturated fats
what nutrient can the body live only a few days without?
water
examples of complex carbohydrates
whole grain bread, pasta, cereal, and vegetables
what does the body with carbohydrates
breaks them down into smaller forms of simple sugar to be used as energy
what are water soluble vitamins
absorbed with water and cannot be stored in the body
what are the essential building blocks
amino acids
examples of saturated fats
animal products, beef, eggs, poultry
