Nutrition

Nutrients that we need in large amounts; supply energy

• Vitamins

• Macronutrients

• Organic Nutrients

• Micronutrients

The main energy source; the body's preferred energy source

• Protein

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Amino Acids

The two categories of carbohydrates (Pick two)

• Simple/Complex

• Complete/Incomplete

• Saturated/Unsantured

• Organic/Inorganic

• Sugars/Starches

Simple Carbohydrates are bad for you

• True

• False

• Depends on the food you’re getting them from

Whole grains and whole foods provide just as many nutrients as processed grains and foods do

• True

• False

Complex carbohydrates are considered "good for you" because (Pick two)

• They usually taste better than simple carbohydrates

• Complex carbs give you more consistent and sustained energy

• Complex carbs give you quick bursts of energy

• Complex carbs typically have more vitamins, fiber, and minerals

Nutrients that are used for building, maintaining, and repairing tissue and cells

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Protein

The building blocks of your body

• Calories

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Amino Acids

Amino acids that cannot be made by the body-they must come from food.

• Macronutrients

• Calories

• Essential Amino Acids

• Optional Amino Acids

Animal sources (Meat, Fish, Poultry, Cheese, Eggs, Yogurt and Milk ) are considered to be complete protein

• True

• False