DIETS
True or False: Broccoli contains more vitamins and minerals than chips
What is True?
What does it mean when an ingredient is labeled first on a product?
It means its the most used ingredient in the product.
is there a difference between "natural" and "synthesized" proteins
What is yes?
This nutrient found in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables helps with digestion and keeps you feeling full
What is Fiber?
Are whole foods healthier than processed foods?
yes because Whole foods have no added saturated fat, salt or sugar
This type of food, typically used to make sandwiches, has lots of iron
What is whole wheat bread?
Ingredients on a label are listed in this order based on their weight
What is highest to lowest (or most to least)?
do plants have protein
What is yes?
What leafy green, often considered a "superfood," is a low-calorie, healthy carb source rich in fiber and micronutrients?
What is Spinach (or Kale)?
What is at least one of the most processed foods to avoid?
What are sugary drinks (soda, energy drinks), processed meats (hot dogs, bacon), packaged snacks (chips, cookies), frozen meals (pizza), and fast food?
This nutrient, found in nuts, avocado, and dairy products, helps support cell growth and is a crucial part of balanced diet
What is fat?
If you want to know how much sugar has been added to a product, this specific section on the Nutrition Facts label is where you should look
What is "Added Sugars"?
what are the 9 essential amino acids in protein
(name at least 1)
What is histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine?
True or False: Quinoa is a healthy, complex carbs that also provides a significant amount of protein
What is True?
What is one way food is processed?
heating drying smoking
At least half of your daily grain intake should be this type
What is whole grain?
A food labeled "low-fat" must have 3 grams or less of fat per this amount of food
What is a Serving?
What is one of proteins many job?
What is building, repairing, and maintaining tissues?
Often called "good carbs," these compounds are rich in fiber and break down slowly, preventing sudden blood sugar spikes
What are Complex Carbohydrates?
is cheese a whole or processed food
Natural cheese (e.g., block Cheddar Brie is made from milk cultures and rennet while processed cheese (e.g., American slices Velveeta is manufactured by melting natural cheese with emulsifiers salt and additives for a smooth texture longer shelf life and better melting.
Starches are broken down into this simple form during digestion
What is glucose?
This is the name for the beneficial, nutrient-dense ingredient that should ideally be listed first on a bread or cereal label
What is whole grain/whole wheat?
How many different type of proteins are there?
What is 1 million+
When looking at a food label, "Net Carbs" are calculated by subtracting fiber from total carbohydrates because fiber does not spike this in the blood
What is Blood Sugar (or Blood Glucose)?
What are the 5 most processed foods to avoid?
sugary beverages, processed meats, frozen dinners, packaged snacks, and instant noodles.