Caffeine and Added Sugar
According to nutrition labels, how much added sugar is considered the % DV?
50 Grams
What are the 6 essential Nutrients?
Water, Carbs, Vitamins, Minerals, Protein, Fats
A nutrition label is based on a "how many" calorie diet?
2,000
What is one reason why males, typically, have to consume more calories than females to function?
Weight, height and overall size. Metabloic rates are higher on males. Muscle mass development requires more calories and males tend to build more muscle.
An Olympic gold medal is made of mostly what metal?
Silver
For healthy adults, what is the maximum amount of caffeine you can consume in a day?
400mg
What is an example of a simple carb and a complex carb?
Simple- Sugars (added sugar, natural sugars)
Complex- Fiber/whole grain (vegetables, oatmeal, etc.)
What does % DV stand for?
What does the term "empty Calories" mean? AND give one example of where you might have empty calories.
Calories that do not serve a direct nutritional value. Example- mcdonalds fries, soda, etc.
On what day do Star Wars Fans celebrate national star wars day?
May 4th
What are 3 negative effects that can occur from too much added sugar?
Weight Gain
Heart Disease
Tooth Decay
Type 2 diabetes
Energy Crash
Hypertension
What is one of the benefits of fat?
Protecting organs, helps the body absorb and store vitamins, fat provides many calories which can be good for feeling full.
What is the difference between serving size and portion size?
Serving size is what is recommended that you eat according to the nutrition label while portion size is what you choose to eat.
How many calories in one gram of
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
4
4
9
What animal has the highest blood pressure?
Giraffe
One sugar cube=how many grams of sugar? AND how many calories are in that one cube?
4 grams
16 calories
This nutrient, that is one of the 6 essential nutrients, is considered the foundation of life and is essential for most body functions.
Water
What is the largest and boldest thing written on every nutrition label?
Calories
How many calories are in 4 standard size zebra cakes?
660
Which fast food chain has the most locations around the world?
Subway with over 41k
Teens aged 13-18 should limit themselves to how much caffeine a day?
100 mg
Vitamins are _______ compounds, while minerals are __________ compounds.
Organic & Inorganic
What are 3 foods that do not require a nutrition label?
Fruit, fresh meat, fresh bakery items, some coffee, some tea.
How many calories in 9 Standard little Debbies Cosmic brownies regular size?
Note- depending on who packs them the calories do change, but this is the standard packing.
2,520
Who discovered Penicillin?
Alexander Fleming