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Low Carb Intake High & Normal Carb Intake Benefits of Carbs Fiber-Rich Foods 10 Points 20 Points20 points20 Points 30 Points Final Jeopardy!

Low Carb Intake 10 Points What is it called when the generation of glucose from the breakdown of proteins that occurs when the diet does not provide enough carbohydrate? Gluconeogenesis

Low Carb Intake 20 Points Process of breaking down fat to provide energy when the diet does not provide enough energy Ketosis

Low Carb Intake 30 Points Condition in which excessive ketones are present in the blood Ketoacidosis

High & Normal Carb Intake 10 Points What percentage of your total diet should be carbohydrates? 50%

High & Normal Carb Intake 20 Points If a person consumes 2500 calories a day, how many grams of carbs should they eat? 300 grams

High & Normal Carb Intake 30 Points Overeating carbohydrate foods will prevent a higher percentage of ____ from being used for energy Fats

Benefits of Carbs 10 Points Carbohydrates provide your body with___? Energy

Benefits of Carbs 20 Points Name one chronic condition that the risk decreases for when eating fiber-rich carbohydrates Obesity or Heart Disease or Type 2 Diabetes

Benefits of Carbs 30 Points Name two GI conditions that the risk decreases for when eating fiber-rich carbohydrates Colon Cancer or Hemorrhoids or Constipation or Diverticulosis

Fiber-Rich Foods 10 Points Which meal do you think would be the best to eat after playing in a sporting event? a. pepperoni pizza and a soft drink b. burger, fries and a vanilla shake c. peanut butter sandwich on a whole wheat bread, a banana, and milk Answer: c

Fiber-Rich Foods 20 Points Name one example of a food that is rich in fiber… Whole grain foods, fruits or legumes, etc

Fiber-Rich Foods 30 Points Which food contains more fiber? a Banana or an apple? Bananas

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Final Question Why do we need to eat carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are an excellent energy source at rest and during exercise. They are necessary in the diet to spare body protein and prevent Ketoacidosis. Complex Carbohydrates contain reduce the risk of several health problems