Macro nutrients
What does Macro nutrients mean?
Big Nutrients
What is the meaning of micro nutrients?
small nutrients
Name the food groups
Fruits & vegetables, Grains, Protein foods, Dairy, oils, fun foods
Avocado is a vegetable
False
Where were dorrito chips first invented?
Disneyland in the 1960's
What are the 3 macro nutrients
Protein, fats, carbs
Name and example of micro nutrients
vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants
Provide an example of a balanced meal
Protein, Starch, vegetable, fat
Broccoli florets are actually flowers
True!
What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
Strawberries
What are some of the health benefits of protein?
Builds muscles and repairs tissue.
name a food that is an excellent source of vitamin C
oranges, kiwis, strawberries
Name three examples of whole grains
Brown rice, wheat, oats
Iceburg lettuce contains more water then a watermelon
true
In Newark, New jersey it is illegal to sell this food after 6:00 PM. What food is it?
ice cream!
What are the health benefits of carbohydrates?
Bodies preferred energy source.
What vitamin do we absorb from the sun?
Vitamin D
Provide an example of 3 citrus fruits
orange, lemon, tangerine
Baby Carrots are just carrots that have not grown fully.
false, baby carrots are regular carrots that have been cut and shaped.
What is the oldest soft drink in the US?
Dr. Pepper. It was invented in 1885 in a drugstore in Texas
What are the health benefits of fats?
Insulates and protects body. Hormone production.
What are some food sources of fiber?
Whole grains, vegetables, & fruit
Provide an example of three dairy products
milk, yogurt, cheeae
Frozen Fruit is considerd to be more nutritious then fresh fruit
True
What is the only food that will never spoil?
honey, the oldest known honey is a 5, 500 years old.jar