FOOD IS FUEL!!

A _________________ is an energy-rich organic compound made of elements carbon, hydrogen & oxygen. Sugars and starches are examples. There are two kinds: simple & complex. CARBOHYDRATE

One type of sugar is a major source of energy for your body’s cells One type of sugar is a major source of energy for your body’s cells. The body converts sugars into this & it is called what?

High energy-nutrients that are posed of carbon, oxygen & hydrogen; contain twice as much of energy then carbohydrates; there are two kinds. FATS

UNSATURATED ______________ fats are usually liquid at room temperature. Most oils are examples. ____________ fats are usually solid at room temperature. Animal products such as meat, dairy products & eggs yolks are examples. SATURATED

Your liver makes all the cholesterol you will ever need. A waxy, fatlike substance found only in animal products is called what? CHOLESTEROL Your liver makes all the cholesterol you will ever need.

What are the health risks if you have high cholesterol? 1. HEART ATTACK OR STROKE 2. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE 3. BEING OVERWEIGHT OR OBSESE 4. DIABETES

What can you do to improve your cholesterol levels? 1. EAT HEALTHY 2. EXERCISE DAILEY 3. KNOW YOUR FAMILY HISTORY 4. DO NOT SMOKE 5. REDUCE STRESS 6. REDUCE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION 7. MEDICATION

What are large organic molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and in some cases sulfur? They are also made up of smaller molecules called Amino Acids. PROTEINS Foods that are high in proteins include meat, eggs, fish, nuts & beans.

Act as helper molecules in a variety of chemical reactions within the body; there are 13 essential ones for good health which are obtained most from foods; these are what? VITAMINS

Are nutrients that are not made from living things; they are present in soil & are absorbed by plants through their roots. These are called what? MINERALS You obtain minerals by eating plant foods & animals that have eaten plants rich in minerals.

The ___________________ was developed by nutritionists to help people plan a healthy diet. It classifies foods into six groups. It also indicates how many servings from each group should be eaten every day to maintain a healthy diet. FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID

FOOD & DRUG ADMINSTRATION The FDA was formed in 1906, has over 9,000 employees & has an annual budget of 2.3 billion dollars. What does the FDA stand for? FOOD & DRUG ADMINSTRATION