What does a calorie measure?
Energy
List all 6 nutrients
Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Vitamins, Minerals
What are the two categories of nutrients, based on whether or not they provide energy.
What is the name of the new interactive guide for healthy eating that replaced the Food Pyramid?
MyPlate
How many sides does an octogen have>
8
Your natural physical drive to eat is called?
Hunger
What are the 2 categories of Protein amino chains in your body. Hint: your body makes 11 of the 20 amino chains but does not make the other 9.
essential and non-essential amino acids
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
4
What section on MyPlate is the biggest?
Vegetables or Grains
What is the name of the island that is both an island and a continent?
Australia
Your psychological desire for food is called?
appetite
What are the 3 types of carbohydrates? Simple, _______, and __________.
Complex and fiber
What are the 3 micro nutrients?
Water, Vitamins, Minerals
What are the 5 sections of MyPlate?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
If you are facing North and you turn 90 degrees to your left, which direction are you now facing?
West
Why does lemonade have calories but water does not, even though the largest ingredient in lemonade is water?
Because lemonade has carbohydrates (sugar).
What are the 3 types of Fat?
What % of your daily diet should come from Carbohydrates?
45-65%
Describe what Nutrient-Dense means
High ratio of nutrients to calories
Which is the homophone for the word 'one'?
Won
What is the exact scientific definition of a calorie?
The amount of energy needed to raise 1 liter or water 1 degree Celsius.
What is the waxy, fat-like substance that is in your blood that can cause blood pressure problems if have to much.
Cholesterol
Why do we need Fiber in our diet?
To help with digestion
Bonus Question: What do you call someone who adds seafood to their vegetarian diet?
Pescatarian
By size, not population, which is the largest country in the world?
Russia