Nutrition
Name 2 foods in the grains food group.
Bread, tortilla, pasta, rice, cereal.
What are 2 nutrients that we get enough of and should try to limit in the foods we eat?
Fat, Sugar, Sodium
Why do we need to drink plenty of water?
We lose water by sweating, breathing, going to the bathroom. Water helps transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.
Name 3 foods in the protein group.
Beef, chicken, fish, eggs, peanut butter
Where can you find the serving size and calories per serving on a food label?
At the top of the label
List 3 members in the dairy food group.
Milk, cottage cheese, cheese, ice cream, yogurt.
What main function does the nutrient carbohydrates do for the body?
Energy
When reading the ingredients list on food labels what does the first ingredient listed signify?
The ingredient that is used the MOST listed FIRST
What are the 6 key nutrients we need to survive?
Carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Name the 5 food groups.
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, and Dairy
On a bag of chips the food label states there are 2 servings per container. On that same label it says there are 150 calories per serving, so how many calories are there is the whole bag chips?
What is 300 calories
Name the main function that carbohydrates provide for the body.
Energy
What is the best way to make sure you get all of the 6 key nutrients your body needs to stay healthy?
Foods that are nutrient dense are low in _____, and high in _____.
Low in calories & fat, high in nutrients
Name 3 things you could do to improve your diet.
Eat less fat, sugar/carbs, sodium,eat foods that are nutrient dense, eat more fiber, choose healthier snacking options.