- How often should physical activity be perform? Answer.....Be as active as possible. 3-5days/week for aerobic activities and 2-3days/week for strength.
- How many meals should I eat everyday? Answer..... Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner and a snack in between times.
- What are carbohydrate? Answer.....It's a major source of energy for the body.
- What are proteins? Answer.....It's aids in growth, maintenance and repair of the body.
- What are Fats? Answer..... Is needed for normal body function. Supports other nutrients to do there job.
- What are Sugars? Answer.....Is a simple carbohydrate that gives the body energy.
- What are Vitamins and Minerals?Answer.....Makes the body function properly.
- What are the two types of carbohydrates? Answer......simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates include sugars found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products. Complex carbohydrates (which are a great source of fiber)include whole grain breads and cereals, starchy vegetables and legumes.
- Are vitamins important? Answer.....They are vital to life. Foods determine daily vitamin intake and the amount absorbed and used by the body.
- Were are water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins found? Answer.....Water soluble vitamins are found in the watery compartments of foods and fat soluble vitamins are found in the fats and oils of foods.
