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Topic: Energy-yielding Nutrients

As you read, ask yourself this question.  Are we overeating the energy-yielding nutrients?

Many believe that we are living in a “toxic food” environment that makes eating a healthful diet extremely difficult. Two of the largest contributors to this “toxic food” environment are believed to be options for dining out and overeating too much carbohydrate, fat, and protein

Review 

• Functions of Carbohydrates concepts on pages 28-29
• Functions of Fat concepts on pages 38-40
• Functions of Protein on pages 50-53

for the application to you, your community, and globally.

1. Carbohydrates are abundant in nature and yield energy when eaten. Simple carbohydrate as monosaccharides and disaccharides  come in different forms and have specific functions.  Why is complex carbohydrate the preferred type of carbohydrate?
2. Fats are twice the caloric value of carbohydrates and protein and are insoluble in water. Both plants and animals are sources of fats. List five food sources each of saturated fats, unsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fats. Which type of fat is useful in reducing heart disease? Why?
3. Create a table or list with 5 sources of complete proteins and 5 sources of incomplete proteins.
4. Is protein the preferred source of fuel for the body? Explain your response using 2 sentences.