Food Labels
Is a calorie a unit of energy?
Yes
Can high sugar intake cause a decrease in acne?
High sugar intake cannot cause a decrease in acne, it causes an increase.
Are minerals a micro or macro nutrient?
Micronutrient
Do whole foods come as one ingredient or more than one?
One ingredient.
(opinion question)
Whats your favorite cake flavor
Anything
What is a calorie?
A calorie is a unit of measurement but cannot measure weight or length
What is the range for sugar intake per day?
The range for sugar is 24g to 36g
What are the 2 different types of carbs?
Simple carbs and complex carbs
Do processed foods come with one ingredient or more than one?
More than one ingredient
What 3 things do you normally add to a boxed cake batter?
Oil, Egg, and Water
What are some ways that food labels can help us eat healthy?
They provide you with nutrition facts, tell you the ingredients, weather the food is organic or not.
What kinds of deadly diseases can you get from eating too much sugar?
High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes
What does protein do for your body?
It helps build body tissue.
What can be the limited and highly processed product of an apple?
Dehydrated apple, apple sauce, apple juice, apple concentrate
Are cookies or cakes easier to make?
Cookies
What are 3 of the needed nutrients on a food label?
Protein, Carbohydrates, Vitamins and Minerals
According to what school, do they believe that there is no need or benefit that comes from eating added sugars?
Harvard
What are the 6 different kinds of nutrients?
Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water?
Are whole foods for processed foods nutrient-dense?
Whole Foods
What can you use in baking to replace baking powder?
Baking Soda and Lemon Juice or some sort of citrus juice.
Why is it important to read food labels?
They can help maintain a healthy diet and can help prevent diseases.
Does Monster have more sugar than snapple?
No, snapple has more sugar than monster.
How many amino acids do we need from proteins, and how many are essential?
20 amino acids total and 9 are essential
What is the difference between Nutrient-dense and energy-dense?
Nutrient-dense foods provide nutrients for your body such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals with low added sugar and fat. Energy-dense foods, or high-calorie foods, provide many calories with little value to your body.
How many different kinds of cakes are there?
11 types,