What is Nutrition
What is the term used for how our body uses
the food you eat?
Nutrition
What percentage of your plate should be vegetables?
35%
What is a common breakfast food that can cause a sugar crash in the middle of the school day?
Cereal, Donut, smoothie,etc
What nutrient makes up 60% of our body?
Water
What helps build and repair tissues (like muscles).
How many quarters of your plate should be protein?
1/4 or 25%
What is one common side effects of a sugar crash or low blood sugar
Hanger, Mood Swing, Sugar Cravings, Fatigue/, Sleepiness, Depression
What is the primary source to fuel our bodies during exercise?
Carbohydrates
What helpsregulate body processes.
Vitamins and Minerals
Name a good fat that provides energy and cell growth
Nuts, Seeds, fatty fish
What is junk food (candy, soda, etc.) usually high in?
sugar, unhealthy fats and empty calories
What nutrient gives long-lasting energy, helps hormone production, and enhance growth development?
Fats
What are the 3 components of the body that proper nutrition supports?
Brain function, energy and mood regulation
How much of your plate should be carbohydrates?
40%
Long-term use of junk food, fast food and ultra processed foods can lead to health issues like?
Obesity, Diabetes, or heart (cardiovascular) problems
Eating variety helps provide essential _____ _____ and ______ ____?
amino acids and fatty acids