Nutrition- Fats, Carbohydrates, Proteins

What is Fat?

• Substances that help the body use some vitamins and keep the skin healthy; they are also the main way the body stores energy. (Keeps our bodies warm)

• Body’s building block that is used to build and repair muscles & tissues (Also helps body fight off infections)

• The body's main source of energy

• A type of carbohydrate that the body can not digest

What are carbohydrates?

• Body’s building block that is used to build and repair muscles & tissues (Also helps body fight off infections)

• Substances that help the body use some vitamins and keep the skin healthy; they are also the main way the body stores energy.

• Body's main source of energy

• Group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development

What are proteins?

• Body's main source of energy

• Body’s building block that is used to build and repair muscles & tissues (Also helps body fight off infections)

• Substances that help the body use some vitamins and keep the skin healthy; they are also the main way the body stores energy.

• A type of carbohydrate our bodies can not digest

What is fiber?

• Substances that help the body use some vitamins and keep the skin healthy; they are also the main way the body stores energy.

• Body's main source of energy

• Body’s building block that is used to build and repair muscles & tissues (Also helps body fight off infections)

• A type of carbohydrate that can not be broken down in our bodies, but is very helpful to our digestive system. (Helps you go the bathroom)

How many calories is the standard diet a person should eat on a daily basis?

• 1000

• 2000

• 500

• 100

What type of nutrient should most of our diets consist of? (What type of food should I eat the most of?)

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Fibers

What are the two types of "bad" fats?

• Cholesterol & Vitamins

• Saturated & Trans

• Polyunsaturated & Monounsaturated

• Lipase & Enzyme

What are the two types of "good" fats?

• Saturated & Trans

• Polyunsaturated & Monounsaturated

• Cholesterol & Vitamins

• Lipase & Enzymes

Eating what type of nutrient will help fight off infections and build muscle?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Calories

If I need to get energy before I play in a soccer game what type of food should I eat before?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Fibers