Protein
True/False: Protein aids in muscle growth.
TRUE!!! Along with strength training of course
True/False: Food companies can really stretch the nutritional value of their foods through advertising.
TRUE: Example is Cheerios
True/False: The food you eat directly reflects how you feel.
TRUEEEE!!
True/False: Eating foods with fat make you fat.
FALSEEEEEEEE
True/False: Fruits have carbs.
TRUE
True/False: Fruit is a good source of protein.
FALSE: fruit is good for you, but has hardly any protein.
What is the first thing listed on a food label?
What food is #1 for eye health? (type of vegetable)
CARROTS
Avocado is primarily what type of fat?
Unsaturated
True/False: White bread is a healthy carb.
FALSE
Roughly how many grams of protein does 4 ounces of chicken have?
31 grams!!!!
True/False: Food labels can have up to a 10% margin of error.
FALSE: 20% margin of error
What types of food contribute to heart disease (leading cause of death in America)?
refined sugar, fried foods, simple carbs
Which type of fat is the worst for the human body?
Trans fat. Found in highly processed foods (fried foods, baked goods)
What is the diet called where you eliminate all carbs?
KETO
True/False: Eggs are considered a great source of protein
FALSE: one egg=6 grams of protein for 70 calories
What is the number of calories that food companies base their labels upon?
2,000 calories
What food group is best to eat before a workout to maximize energy?
Complex carbohydrates (ex: banana, oats)
True/False: Sunflower oil is a healthy fat that you should incorporate into your diet.
FALSE: sunflower oil is highly inflammatory and holds no nutritional value.
What chronic disease forces people to limit carb intake?
How many grams of protein should an individual aim for each day?
their bodyweight in lbs
Foods with less than ___ calories meet the definition of "calorie-free"
5
What is the number one type of food for your brain?
Fatty fish (salmon, tuna, trout, etc.) Fatty Fish is rich in omega 3 fatty acids
True/False: Saturated fats are bad for you.
FALSE: red meat, butter, eggs = GOOD!
The main function of healthy carbs is to ___
Provide energy