Basic Nutrition
Why does your body need water? Water helps regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, and keep the body functioning properly.
Water helps regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, and keep the body functioning properly.
Name three examples of foods in the fruit group.
Apples, bananas, and oranges.
Name 3 things on a nutrition label you should look for?
Serving size, Calories, Protein, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Added sugar, Sodium, Saturated fat, etc.
If you pass the person in second place during a race, what place are you in?
Second place
How many years have I been teaching?
2
Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles?
Proteins
Name three foods that are good sources of protein.
Eggs, beans, meat, nuts, milk, etc.
Why should you check the serving size before eating a packaged snack?
To understand how much food the nutrition information applies to.
What animal has three hearts?
Octopus
Favorite sports team or city.
New England Patriots. (Favorite Team) Boston Celtics, Redsox, and Bruins.
What is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What are two examples of whole grains?
Oatmeal and brown rice.
What is a serving size on a nutrition label?
The amount of food used as the reference for the nutrition information on the label.
How many minutes are in a full day? (ill give it to you if you are within 100)
1,440
What are my dogs names?
Fenway and Honey
What vitamin can your body make with help from sunlight?
Vitamin D.
Why is eating a variety of foods important?
It helps the body get the different nutrients it needs to stay healthy.
What does the word “ingredients” mean on a food label?
The list of substances used to make the food, generally listed by weight from greatest to least.
What is a group of crows called?
Murder
What is my golf Handicap according to the USGA GHIN? (United States Golf Association Golf Handicap and Information Network)
10.8
What are the six essential nutrients the body needs?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
What are the five main food groups?
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy.
Why is it helpful to compare nutrition labels on similar foods?
It helps you compare serving sizes, nutrients, added sugars, sodium, and other information.
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System.
What limb did I have surgery on and what was my surgery? (Be specific)
Left knee. ACL and meniscus reconstruction.