In order to bear the 100% whole grain stamp, a product must contain this many grams of whole grain per serving.
What is 16 grams?
100
This hormone is activated when blood glucose levels rise after eating a meal.
What is insulin?
100
This type of fat contains one double bond and is considered a heart-healthy fat.
What is monounsaturated fat?
100
This type of cholesterol promotes atherosclerosis.
What is LDL?
100
I am stripped of the bran and germ leaving only the endosperm. Nutrients are added back. Who am I?
What is enriched grain?
200
To ensure a product has enough fiber, the American Heart Association recommends this ratio of carbohydrate to fiber.
What is 10:1 or less?
200
This type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance, obesity, and lack of physical activity.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
200
Lily puts stick butter on her toast. What type of fat is she consuming?
What is saturated fat?
200
Fatty fish contain this type of fat that is known to reduce risk of heart disease.
What are omega-3 fats?
200
I am a dangerous fat that can be identified on food labels by the ingredient "partially hydrogenated oil".
Who am I?
What are trans fats?
300
In addition to all plant foods, carbohydrates are also found in this food group.
What is dairy?
300
This condition results from uncontrolled blood sugar levels with a life-threatening rise in fatty acids forming ketones.
What is ketoacidosis?
300
Dietary fats are transported in the body by this lipoprotein.
What are chylomicrons?
300
Syndrome that is associated with diabetes and heart disease characterized by large waistline, elevated blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, low HDL.
What is metabolic syndrome?
300
I am the most dense lipoprotein and am often referred to as the "reverse cholesterol transporter". Who am I?
What is HDL?
400
Glucose, fructose and galactose are examples of this category of carbohydrates.
What are monosaccharides?
400
The beginning of type 2 diabetes occurs with this condition characterized by insulin receptor defects, obesity, and lack of physical activity.
What is insulin resistance?
400
This type of lipid is found in the cell membrane of ALL animal cells but not plant cells.
What is cholesterol?
400
Smoking, obesity, and diabetes are these types of risk factors.
What are modifiable risk factors?
400
I am a type of polyunsaturated fat that can be found in vegetable oils and seeds. Who am I?
What are omega-6 fats?
500
Gas, cramping, and abdominal pain may occur from consuming this sugar found in milk.
What is lactose?
500
This condition occurs from a fasting state and blood sugar drops below 70 mg/dl. Symptoms include headache, shakiness, irritability.
What is hypoglycemia?
500
Linoleic acid and linolenic acid.
What are essential fats?
500
Saturated fat should make up less than this percentage of total daily calories to reduce risk of heart disease.
What is 10%?
500
Once I am digested, I can serve as an immediate energy source, stored as glycogen, or stored as fat.