Nutrients
What unit measures the energy derived from food?
Calorie
How many cups of fruit should the average person consume?
1 1/2 to 2 cups
Which vegetable was made popular by famous cartoon character Popeye?
Spinach
What is Salt labeled as on a nutrition label?
Sodium
True or False: Your body processes brown sugar, sugar in the raw, white sugar and syrup differently.
False
What nutrient is the main source of body energy?
Carbohydrates.
What is the main nutritional benefit of fruit?
They are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals.
What country consumes the most amount of vegetables per year?
China
What kind of foods is one of the biggest culprits of having hidden salt in them?
Condiments and sauces.
What does sugar do to your liver?
Consuming too much sugar creates fatty buildup that causes damage to the liver.
Which nutrient is essential for tissue formation and repair?
Protein
How many types of fruit are there?
Around 2,000
How many cups of vegetables should the average adult person have per day?
Around 2 1/2 cups
How much mg of salt does the average American consume per day?
3,400 mg per day.
Why is added fructose so bad for you?
Causes insulin resistance, which can make you gain weight and diabetes.
Which vitamin aids in blood clotting and is prescribed to those taking blood thinners?
Vitamin K
How is sugar in fruit different then added sugar?
It contains valuable nutrients that refined sugar doesn't have and it goes into the bloodstream at a slower pace.
Name at least three nutrients you can get from vegetables.
Potassium, dietary fiber, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, Vitamin, Vitamin K, etc...
Why is Salt necessary for our bodies?
It facilitates the transport of nutrients and oxygen, allows nerves to transmit messages, and helps our muscles work.
How much sugar does the average American consume?
17 teaspoons (which is double of what most of us should eat)
What deficiency results in weakened and brittle bones due to a lack of vitamin D?
Osteoporosis.
Which fruit is considered the healthiest fruit?
Blueberries. Long-term studies suggest that including blueberries may lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes
What vegetable has the highest amount of fiber per cup?
Artichokes have 9.6 grams per cup.
In what city did Salt used to be used as money?
Rome. Salt was so valuable in ancient Rome that soldiers were sometimes paid with it.
What are the four most common types of sugar?
Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, and Lactose.