Nutrition
What provides our body with energy to do daily activities? Don't just say food
Calories
A typical nutritional fact label is recommended for a _______ to ________ calorie diet
2000-2500
Ingredients lists are written _______ to _______
Most to least
Name 2 foods high in carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread, brown rice, oats, bananas, sweet potatoes, apples, blueberries (most all fruits including whole grain foods,
True or False, Fruits and vegetables are made up of mostly water
True
Which branch of foods on the my MyPlate contain the most fiber?
Fruits and Vegetables
An athlete wants to add more muscle mass for next years basketball season. You would recommend that athlete to get more ______ in their diet
Protein
Fat has how many calories per gram
9
MyPlate consists of what food groups
Fruits, Vegetables, Grain, Protein, Dairy
Fruit or vegetables contain more sugar?
Fruit
Which mineral is great for teeth remineralization and bone health?
Calcium
Which mineral is good for blood transport
Iron
Carbohydrates can be simple or _______; fiber is also a type of this carbohydrate
Complex
This mineral is an electrolyte and must be listed on a nutritional fact label. It should be limited to be eaten in moderation to maintain blood pressure and heart health
Sodium
How many cups of water should you drink at least per day
8 8oz cups or more
What percentage of calories in a standard diet should come from carbohydrates
35-55%
Saturated fats typically come from what?
Animals
Carbohydrates have _ calories per gram; protein has _ calories per gram
4 and 4
True or False; Minerals can be produced in the body
False
Vitamin C is good for which body system
Immune system
What percentage of 1. Protein and 2, Fats should make up your caloric intake
1. 20-30% 2. 25-35%
What would be an example of a "superfood" or nutrient dense food
Avocados, berries, leafy green vegetables
This vitamin can be very difficult to find on a nutritional fact list; however it can be obtained by absorbing sunlight
Vitamin D
Maximum added sugar you should consume in a day
Up to 40 grams (also 25-36 grams is a number we said in class)
Name the 3-4 types of fats
Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans