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Science - Nutrition
Carbs, Fats, Proteins
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4th Grade
01/09/2012

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carbs, fats, proteins
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three things that give your body energy
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simple and complex
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two types of carbohydrates
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complete and incomplete
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two types of proteins
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Go Foods
Definition
best foods; can eat whenever you want
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Slow Foods
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can eat occasionally
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Whoa Foods
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worst foods; should rarely eat
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sedentary
Definition
sitting a lot with little exercise
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active
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over 1 hour activity each day
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carbohydrates
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source of energy; turned into sugar by body
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complex carbs
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carbs that turn into sugar SLOWLY; feel full longer; healthier
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simple carbs
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carbs that turn into sugar QUICKLY; get hungry quicker
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fats
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source of energy; three kinds
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saturated fats
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too much is bad; found in meat and dairy
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trans fats
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"hydrogenated"; bad for heart; found in snack food, fast food, fried food
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unsaturated fat
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best for you; good for heart and brain; found in nuts, olive oil, tuna, salmon
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protein
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source of energy; used for muscles, blood, and immune system
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amino acids
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units that make up protein; 22 in all; 9 must come from food
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incomplete proteins
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do not have all 9 amino acids in them; ex. rice, peanut butter, beans, bread
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complete proteins
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have many amino acids; usually come from animal foods ex. meat, fish, eggs, milk
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