Nutrition Flashcards

Question	Answer
Soluble Fiber	Helps lower blood cholesterol controls blood sugar found in: peas, beans, oats, barley, some fruits and veggies
Insoluble Fiber	Can prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, and diverticulosis Found in wheat, cauliflower, green beans, potatoes, celery
Saturated Fat	increases blood cholesterol solid at room temp. Found in meat and dairy
Polyunsaturated Fat	lowers blood cholesterol found in plant sources: soybeans, corn, cottonseed
Monounsaturated Fat	lowers LDL found in BOTH plant and animal products olive oil canola oil, peanut oil, avocado
Carbs	Major source of energy Should account for 50-60 of calories consumed each day
Simple Carbs	Carbs we don't want, the body can't break these down well. EX: pop, candy, cake, cookies
Complex Carbs	This type is good for us, we want these. EX: whole grain bread, oats, nuts
Protein	Helps red blood cells, infection, hormones, growth, and repair of body tissue.
Sodium	Eat less than 3,000 mg daily Found in table salt, baking soda, seasonings, condiments, meat, fish, pickled foods.
Potassium	Essential for proper fluid balance, nerve impulse function, muscle function.
Vitamins and Minerals	Required to help metabolism Found in foods that we eat
Fat-Soluble	Vitamins that can be stored in the body for a long time
Water Soluble	excess amounts are excreted in urine.

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