What are fats broken down to in the body once consumed?
Fatty Acids Fats are broken down into fatty acids which influence inflammation and are stored for future energy use!
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What are Proteins broken down to in the body?
Amino Acids Once a protein is consumed, it is broken down into amino acids inside the body- which helps build muscle!
1 cup of rice contains 45 grams of carbohydrates; how many servings of carbohydrates are in this dish?
There are 3 servings of carbs contained in this dish
What is the recommended serving size of alcohol for men and women?
Men: 1-2 drinks/day Women: 1 drink/day
What are 3 ways to initiate weight loss?
Reduce daily caloric intake by 500-750 calories Increase physical activity Focus on eating a diet of nutritionally packed foods
When applying the “Perfect Plate” method, how much of your plate should be made up of vegetables?
50% of your plate should be comprised of vegetables
Which of the following is a simple carb: Legume, Whole Grain Rice, Table Sugar?
Table Sugar:Â Simple Carb Legumes and Whole Grain Rice are considered complex carbs
What is a simple carbohydrate?
Simple Carbohydrate A simple carbohydrate contains only 1 or 2 sugar molecules and is digested quickly.