Vitamins
Which vitamin do we get from sunlight?
Vitamin E
Which mineral is our main source of calcium?
Dairy products
True or false: eating fat makes you fat
False!
How much fiber do we need each day?
List at least 3 things that impact how much water someone needs
physical activity, age, illnesses, humidity, outside temperature, etc
Vitamin A
Why do most governments put fluoride in the water systems?
It helps prevent cavities
Which foods burn fat?
None of them!
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, etc
How much of the average person's body weight is made up of water?
60%
Which vitamin helps prevent scurvy, which caused sailors to have lemons and limes on board their ships to eat?
Vitamin C
Red meat is stereotypically considered the best source of this mineral
Iron
NONE!
Name the 2 main kinds of fiber
Soluble and insoluble
Name at least 3 symptoms of dehydration
dizziness, headaches, fatigue, light-headedness, dry mouth/tongue/lips, sunken eyes, paleness, dark yellow urine, blood pressure changes, etc
Which group of vitamins is primarily involved in metabolism?
The smell of rotten eggs is caused by?
Sulfur
Does skipping meals help with weight loss?
No. It just makes us more hungry, causing us to overeat later in the day.
What kind of cancer can fiber help prevent?
Colon cancer
True or false: Water is the only fluid that helps with hydration
False! Any fluid counts. Juice, milk, sports drinks, and water content of food all help with hydration.
Name the fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E, K
Which mineral do they add to table salt to help prevent issues with thyroid and goiters?
Iodine
How many adolescents diet to lose weight when they are actually at a healthy weight?
More than 33%
Why is fiber important for keeping our heart healthy?
It can help lower cholesterol levels.
Percentage of Americans that are dehydrated
75%