Nutrition Unit

2. Chicken, beef, tofu, and nuts are sources of this
3. Diets high in saturated and trans fat may lead to high levels of this
6. It is important to look at the nutrition facts and the
7. Substances in food that help us repair our body, grow, and give us energy
10. Include saturated, trans, and unsaturated
11. Gives guidelines on how much of our diet should come from vegetables, fruits, protein, and fats.
13. This kind of oil is a better alternative to canola or vegetable oil
14. Found in coffee, teas, and energy drinks. This substance increases heart rate and blood pressure
15. Foods that are solid at room temp and include butter, palm oil, and coconut oil
18. A chronic disease that affects the pancreas due to lack of exercise and a diet high in sugar

1. Fats that are healthy and can lower inflammation in moderate amounts
4. Examples include calcium, iron, and magnesium
5. Include vitamins, minerals, and water
8. Foods higher in fat and sugar are always have greater amounts of
9. These macronutrients gives us quick energy and include foods such as fruits, vegetables, pasta, and rice
12. This lowers inflammation, aids in digestion, and controls the rate at which glucose is released from certain foods
16. Foods that have a high ratio of nutrients to calories are considered nutrient
17. Total carbohydrates minus sugar and fiber equals this