6 Key Nutrients
What does water do for your body?
Carries oxygen and nutrients throughout your body
What is one example of a “good” fat?
Unsaturated fats (like those in avocados, nuts, olive oil)
Why do companies add extra sugar, salt, or fat to foods?
To enhance flavor, texture, and shelf life — and make the product more addictive
What are the 5 food groups?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Proteins, Dairy
What is the most popular fruit in the world?
Banana
What does Carbs do for your body?
They are the main source of energy.
A food says “100% natural.” Does that always mean it’s healthy?
No — it can still have high sugar, fat, or sodium levels
A label says 200 calories per serving and there are 3 servings per container. How many calories are in the whole package?
What food group if the best source of calcium
Dairy
What vegetable was the first to grow in space?
Potato
What food was once worth more than gold to ancient civilizations?
Salt
What type of fat is created through industrial processing and should be avoided?
Trans fats
How can food companies make unhealthy foods seem healthy on labels?
By using marketing words like “natural,” “low-fat,” or “made with whole grains” even if the food still has lots of sugar or salt
Which food group gives your body the most energy?
Grains
What drink is made up of mostly water (about 90%)
Milk
Which food group helps your body build and repair muscles, skin, and tissue?
Protein
What’s the difference between natural sugars and added sugars?
Natural sugars occur in fruits/dairy; added sugars are put in during processing
Why might two people need different amounts of calories even if they’re the same age?
Differences in metabolism, body size, and activity level
True or False: Carrots used to be purple before orange carrots were bred.
True or False
True
How many taste buds does an average person have?
About 3,000
About 6,000
About 10,000
About 12,000
About 10,000
Which nutrient do fruits mainly provide that helps fight illness and keeps your skin healthy?
Vitamins
You’re reading a label for two granola bars.
Bar A: 190 calories, 6g protein, 8g sugar, 3g fiber.
Bar B: 170 calories, 2g protein, 14g sugar, 1g fiber.
Answer: Bar A — it has more protein and fiber, which help you stay full longer and avoid sugar crashes.
Soda & Energy Drinks
Candy & desserts
Processed foods
What food contains every vitamin except Vitamin D?
EGGs
What is the one food that never spoils?
Honey