Food Labels
Why are carbohydrates important?
Carbohydrates provide the body with glucose, which is converted to energy used to support bodily functions and physical activity.
What are the 2 types of carbs?
Complex and simple carbs.
What is a whole food?
Whole foods are in their natural state with little or no processing and no artificial ingredients.
What is the recommended daily intake of sugar?
24-36 grams of sugar
How many Infinity Stones are there?
6
What is a calorie?
A calorie is a unit of measurement.
Of a teen, about what percentage of their body is water?
About 70%
What is a processed food?
A processed food is any food with more than one ingredient, and food companies typically add additional sugars, preservatives, dyes and “bad” fats such as saturated and trans fats.
According to _______, there's no nutritional need or benefit that comes from eating added sugar. Which school said this?
Harvard.
Captain America’s shield and Bucky's arm are made of what?
Vibranium
How can food labels help us eat healthy?
Food labels provide you with the nutrition facts
They tell you the ingredients
Some food labels state which country the food came from
Whether the food is organic
Your food label provides the necessary information to inform you about healthy eating
What are the 6 types of nutrients?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
What are the two different types of processed foods?
Limited processed and highly processed.
What is the primary source of added sugars in America?
Cakes
Candy
Soda & Fruit drinks
Dairy-Based desserts and milk
Food with other grains
Answer C: Soda
Where is Steve Rogers (Captain America) from?
Brooklyn, New York.
Who decides what goes on the food label?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Department of Agriculture (USDA)
What do carbs, proteins, and fats do for your body?
They provide energy for daily activities.
Give me an example of a whole food to a limited processed food to a highly processed food.
- Potato -> Baked Potato -> French Fries
- Apple -> Dehydrated Apple -> Apple Sauce
- Wheat -> Bread -> Garlic Bread
- Orange -> Dried Orange -> Orange Juice
- Strawberries -> Frozen Strawberries
- Strawberry Milkshake
A “Child Size” Soda at a fast food restaurant is the size of...
One Cup
One Gallon
One Can
ANSWER C: ONE CAN
What is Bucky's full real name?
James Buchanan Barnes
How can fitness/activity levels influence your food choices?
Reading food labels help us eat healthier.
What do vitamins, minerals, and water do for your body?
They enable critical body functions.
What's the difference between nutrient-dense and energy-dense foods?
Nutrient-dense foods provide nutrients for your body such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals with low added sugar and fat. Energy dense foods, or high-calorie foods, provide many calories with little value to your body.
How much sugar did 50% of Americans in 2009?
180 pounds
What does S.H.I.E.L.D. stand for?
Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division.