nutrition facts
what is the first thing you should look at on a nutrition facts label?
serving size
what are the six essential nutrients?
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water
what are the 5 senses?
touch, sight, smell, taste, hearing
what does vitamin C do for the body?
helps protect cells against effects of free radicals, slightly reduces cold symptoms, boosts immunity, reduces risk of chronic disease
what's the other name(s) that Pitbull calls himself in songs?
Mr. Worldwide/Mr. 305
what is % Daily Value (DV)?
the recommended amount of a nutrient that an someone with a 2,000 calorie diet should follow
what are the macronutrients?
carbs, proteins, and fats
what does smell do when it comes to eating?
creates memories, helps develop appetite, and creates a better experience with eating
what does vitamin D do for the body?
boosts immune cells production of microbe-fighting proteins, boosts mood, helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, helps lower blood pressure
what is the longest river in the world?
the Nile River
what are positive elements of the food label?
unsaturated fats, vitamins/minerals, protein, fiber, potassium
what are the micronutrients?
vitamins and minerals
what does touch do when eating?
experience of eating (good or bad), helps perceive temperature, adds to flavor experience
what does vitamin E do for the body?
improves antioxidant defenses, helps with wound healing, benefits cognitive health, fights age-related cell damage
who, officially, is the most popular hero in the world (marvel, dc, etc)?
spider-man
what are negative elements of the food label?
saturated fats, sugar, sodium, cholesterol
what are minerals needed for?
growth, bone health, fluid balance
what does taste do while eating?
signals digestive functions, food preferences, and survival instinct
what happens with a lack of vitamin D?
weaker bones, fatigue, weak muscles, mood changes, bone and muscle pain
what is the best-selling song in the world of all time?
"White Christmas" by Irving Berlin with over 50 million copies sold worldwide
what are different ways of saying sugar in an ingredients list?
high fructose corn syrup, cane juice, maltose, glucose, brown rice syrup, etc
what are vitamins needed for?
helping resist infection, keeping nerves healthy, helping with getting energy from foods, helps blood clots
without our sense of smell, what would happen to our overall eating experience?
taste would be different and not as pleasurable, and your appetite won't be as great
what can a lack of vitamin E do?
nerve and muscle damage, muscle weakness, impaired vision, weakened immune system
who was the president in 1849?