by Desiree, Trinity, Naisha, and Chelsea

1. # of calories boys & girls need ages 16-18

desiree3474 — 2014-11-06 16:08:15 UTC

girls- 1,800-2,400 and boys- 2,200-3,200 calories daily

2. # of carbs, proteins and fats needed in daily diet

desiree3474 — 2014-11-06 16:09:50 UTC

4 per gram of carbs and proteins, 9 per gram of fats needed.

3. six classes of nutrients

desiree3474 — 2014-11-06 16:11:16 UTC

1.protein

2.vitamins

3.fats

4.carbs

5.minerals

6.water

4. You can get protein from...

desiree3474 — 2014-11-06 16:12:28 UTC

meat, poultry, seafood, beans, peas and eggs.

6. Importance of fiber and how to get it into your diet;

desiree3474 — 2014-11-06 16:13:08 UTC

Fiber is important because it helps to move stool through digestive tract and helps prevent colon cancer. You can also find fiber in cereals, fruits and vegetables.

5. Carbs

desiree3474 — 2014-11-06 16:15:45 UTC

Carbs can be found in bread, pasta, meat, veggies and any wheat foods.

7. The difference between saturated and unsaturated fats;

2014-11-06 20:43:39 UTC

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and are the less healthier choice in fats.

Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and are the healthier choice.

8. Simple Carbs;

2014-11-06 20:50:49 UTC

Simple Carbohydrates, also known as sugar, are glucose, maltose, fructose, or sucrose which is found in plants.

9. Complex Carbs

desiree3474 — 2014-11-06 20:53:03 UTC

Complex carbs are made up of sugar molecule and are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables. They are turned into glucose and used for energy for the body.

10. A Healthy Meal;

2014-11-06 20:58:41 UTC

A healthy meal would include all six classes of nutrients.

protein, vitamins, fats, carbs, minerals, and water. :)