There are two types of Protein

______________ are building blocks of Proteins

There are _____ essential amino acids (complete proteins) that our body cannot make on its own.

This is needed to build and repair tissues in the body.

1 gram of protein equals _____ calories

There are two types of Carbohydrates

Table sugar, honey, candy, corn syrup, and fruit concentrate are all types of ________________________.

________________________ are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy.

________________ take longer to break down into energy making it last longer.

There are ____ calories in 1 gram of carbohydrates.

Complex carbs are broken down into two categories;

Fiber, a form of Complex Carbs, has ____ calories per gram and is the best choice for Carbs.

How many calories in 1 gram of Fat?

Transfats have been transformed by man.

Transfats is the only harmful fat.

Trans fats can be found in fried and baked goods and in margarine.

These are good types of fats for cooking

Types of Vitamins

These water soluble vitamins are carried in water throughout the body, used, and flushed out. They are not stored.

These fat soluble vitamins are stored in fat tissue and carried throughout the body via the lymph system.

Carrots are known for

Red meat, okra, and liver are known for

Nuts, seeds, avocado, dark leafy greens, fish, and wheat germ known for

Milk, cheese, and yogurt are know for

This is called the "Sunshine" vitamin and aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones

The banana is a good food source for this mineral helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions and nerve signals. It can lower blood pressure and reduce stroke.

Water does not

How many 8 ounce cups of water are recommended daily?

It is made up of the indigestible parts or compounds of fruits, vegetables, and cereal grains, which pass relatively unchanged through our stomach and intestines. The main function is to keep the digestive system healthy.