Lunch
What does lunch do for your body?
It refuels your body - helping you concentrate and retain information.
What are simple sugars?
glucose, fructose, and galactose
What is pasta?
It is an italian food made from a dough, using flour, water and eggs.
What is the recommended amount of grains in a 2000 calorie diet?
6 ounces
Half of the grains should be whole!
What food group is rice from?
Grains
Why is it important to eat regular meals?
They will help with maintaining your weight.
What does sugar or glucose do for your body?
It gives your body the fuel it needs to keep going.
Pasta fits into what food group?
THE GRAINS
Finish the sentence... Make at least half of your grains...
Rice is high or low in calories per serving?
Low
A consequence from unhealthy eating is high cholesterol.What can high cholesterol lead to?
Heat problems, may build up plaque.
1/2 of your calories for the day should come from....
nutrient pack carbohydrates and a moderate amount of proteins & fats.
How many oz of pasta is recommended for the 2000 calorie diet?
6 oz.
How should cereal products be stored?
In a cool, dry place
This part of the grain kernel provides excellent fiber.
The bran
Why is white flour not as healthy as having wheat flour?
The bran and germ of the wheat kernel have been removed. Wheat flour does not last as long as white flour.
We should limit the amounts of ____ ______.
Added Sugars. Americans average 160lbs of excess sugar each year!
List 3 different types of pasta products:
farfalle, rotini, elbow, manicotti, penne, rigatoni, ziti, lasagna, spaghetti, fettuccine.
What is starch?
It is a complex carbohydrate protein of the plant.
What are 3 forms of rice?
White, brown, precooked(minute), parboiled, wild rice, other rice mixes.
What are the six major nutrients?
Proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins/minerals, water, fats, fiber
Diabetes is a disease caused by a lack of______. What is a way to reduce this?
insulin
caused by too much glucose levels in the body. This can create long term effects.
Cook pasta to "al dente" what does this mean?
When pasta is tender but still has a slightly firm bite.
What can be used a thickener in cooking...
Refined Flour, cornstarch or other available starches!
How should rice be stored?
Can be stored in a clean, dry place at room temperature. Can be kept indefinitely with little or no nutrient loss.