Nutrients
How many key nutrients does your body need?
6 nutrients
How many food groups are there?
5 food groups
What does a calorie measure in food?
Energy
True or False:
Eating breakfast jumpstarts my metabolism for the day.
True
Which nutrient helps keep your body hydrated?
Water
Which nutrient gives your body energy?
Carbohydrates
Which food group includes bread, rice, and pasta?
Whole Grains
What does the serving size tell you?
How much food counts as one serving.
Name one benefit of eating breakfast.
Better concentration, more energy, improved alertness, improved memory, etc.
Minerals
Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles and other body tissues?
Protein
Which food group includes milk, yogurt, and cheese?
Dairy
Name 2 things the nutrition fact label can tell you.
Metabolism describes how fast or slow your body burns ______.
Calories
What is one difference between sugar in whole fruit and sugar in candy?
Whole fruit has natural sugar.
Candy contains added sugar.
Which nutrient helps cushion and protect your organs?
Fats
Name all 5 food groups.
Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, Proteins, Dairy
A package has 4 servings with 250 calories per serving, if I eat the entire package, how many calories did I have?
1,000 calories
How many food groups should we aim for during breakfast?
3 different food groups
Give one food source of carbohydrates, one of protein, and one of healthy fats.
Bread (carbohydrates), Eggs (protein), Nuts (healthy fat)
Name all 6 key nutrients that your body needs.
Proteins, Carbohydrates, Minerals, Vitamins, Water, Fats
Why should you check the serving sizes before comparing 2 foods?
To make sure you are comparing the same amount of food.
Why is it called breakfast?
We are breaking our nights fast.
Create a healthy breakfast with 3 different food groups. Name the food and the food group.
Whole Grain Toast (whole grain), Banana (fruit), Eggs (protein)