Healthy Habits
A person should have at least this many cups of water a day.
What is eight?
An apple is considered a...
Whole foods
what does the calorie number on a food label tell you
what is the amount of energy the food provides
This food group includes items like quinoa, oats, and brown rice.
What are grains?
a lack of this vitamin can weaken your immune system
what is vitamin C?
What is the most important meal of the day?
what is breakfast
The food in the snack isle at Walmart is...
Processed food
What is the first thing to check on a nutrition label to understand how much to eat
what is serving size
Dairy alternatives like almond milk often lack this nutrient unless fortified.
What is calcium?
What vitamin is made by the body when exposed to sunlight?
what is vitamin d
what is the average amount of sugar men and women should consume in one day?
what is 36g men 25 g women
grown in a farm or was produced naturally
Whole foods
What type of fat on food labels should be avoided as much as possible?
what is trans fat?
This food group includes beans, lentils, and tofu.
What are protein foods?
What vitamin is important for vision and is found in carrots?
what is vitamin A
What is the term to describe a variety of foods in the right proportions?
what is balanced diet
This type of food typically contains added sugars, artificial ingredients, preservatives, and may be stripped of essential nutrients during manufacturing. It's often found in packages and has a longer shelf life.
processed foods
What does % daily value tell you on a food label?
What is how much nutrients in one serving contributes to your daily diet
USDA recommends filling half your plate with fruits and these
What are vegetables?
While vitamin supplements are widely used, the best way to reach their vitamin needs are through?
What is balanced, rich diet
What is a health risk linked to eating too much sugar that is an eight letter word?
What is diabetes
The sweetener that is made from corn and is unhealthy to consume large amounts of
High fructose corn syrup
What does it mean if a food label is labeled reduced sodium?
It contains at least 25% less sodium than the regular version.
This ¨group¨ is not officially a food group but essential for hydration
What is water?
What mineral is important for maintain fluid balance, and is found in bananas?
what is potassium