7 Nutrients - Post peer learning

Carbohydrates primary job is to...

• give our body energy

• insulate us and keep us warm

• provide us with some antibodies

• help us grow

Carbs are stored as glycogen in the body (muscles and liver) and are identified as _________ and sugars

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures the _________ /_______ at which carbohydrates are broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream

HI GI foods are broken down and absorbed

• quickly and have an immediate effect on blood glucose level

• • more slowly & cause a gradual rise in blood sugar levels over time

There are different types of fats (click all that apply)

• unsaturated

• saturated

• trans

• all of the above

Unsaturated fats

• can be protective agains high blood pressure and heart disease

• are linked to risks of obesity

• are the same as adiposed tissue and are stored in the body

Proteins

• are needed to promote growth and maintain life

• help with our digestion

• are the natural plastic of our body

• moisturise joints

a 13 year old should drink between

• 4 and 5 cups of water a day

• 5 and 6 cups of water a day

• 7 and 8 cups of water a day

• 12 and 13 cups of water a day

To have an adequate level of most vitamins and minerals, we must

• take supplements bought at the pharmacy

• eat a healthy and balanced diet

• avoid eating meat and fish

Complete proteins contain all the essential amino acids needed by the body from food found in some __________ products and some plant products