Name that Nutrient
All about Fat
Which Food has more
Fill in the Blank
True or False
100

Our bodies main energy source comes from this nutrient and healthy choices include whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Carbohydrates

100

This type of fat comes from animal sources, is solid at room temperature, and should be eaten in limited quantities.

Saturated Fat

100

What food has more fat: A Hamburger or Spaghetti

Hamburger

100

Protein grows and repairs _____________

muscles

100

Eggs, Milk, and Cheese are found in the protein group.

False

200

This is a muscle building nutrient most often found in meat.

Protein

200

This type of fat is liquid at room temperature and comes from mainly plant sources

unsaturated fat

200

What food has more protein: Steak or Potatoes

Steak

200

Candy, Cakes, Cookies, and junk food are loaded with ____________ which can lead to weight gain and tooth decay.

Sugar

200

Most breakfast cereals are healthy. 

False

300

These measure the amount of energy that is in our food. When we eat more of these than what we burn off, we can gain weight.

Calories

300

The worst type of fat that you can consume usually found in fast foods, pre packaged foods, and junk food.

Trans fats

300

Which food has more carbohydrates: Fish or Cereal

Cereal

300

Eating a diet high in sugar can cause ____________, a very common disease in our country.

Diabetes

300

Someone that is overweight can't be healthy.

False

400

An important part of a healthy lifestyle but how much you eat and the type you eat should be limited so that cholesterol levels stay low and arteries are not clogges.

Fat

400

Eating a diet too high in fat can increase this substance in ones blood which can lead to clogged arteries and heart problems.

Cholesterol

400

Which food is higher in Calories: Salad or Pizza

Pizza

400

Another term for salt, which also starts with the letter s is _______________

sodium

400

Another name for sugar is glucose

True

500

Prevents damage to our cells and may prevent some types of cancer. Found in colorful fruits and vegetables.

Antioxidants

500

Omega 3 fatty acids are very healthy fats and they are mainly found in meat that comes from this animal. 

Fish

500

The two type of low calorie foods that provide a lot of nutrients. One's diet should be based around these food groups to ensure good health and a healthy weight.

Fruits and Vegetables

500

A diet high in salt and fat can lead to high __________ ______________. (2 words)

blood pressure

500

Fiber is a substance that adds bulk to the diet and aids in digestion.

True

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