Eating Right
What are nutrients?
Nutrients are the parts of food that keep people healthy.
What does the food pyramid do?
The food pyramid shows the balance of foods that people need to stay healthy.
What do nutrition labels show?
Nutrition labels show a food's nutritional value.
In addition to food, what else do people need a constant supply of ?
People need a constant supply of water.
Why do people eat insects?
People eat insects because they are a good source of protein.
What are the 5 kinds of nutrients?
The 5 kinds of nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
What do the stripes on the food pyramid mean?
The stripes on the food pyramid show the most important foods with the widest stripes and the least important foods with the thinnest stripes.
How can an orange help us?
An orange supplies all the vitamin C that people need in a day. Oranges are complex carbs so people don't get hungry right away after eating them.
How much of the human body is made up of water?
2/3 of the human body is made up of water.
How do vegetarians get protein since they don't eat meat?
Vegetarians get protein by eating beans and nuts.
What do carbohydrates do for people?
Carbohydrates give people energy.
Which food group is the most important?
The most important food group is grains.
Whey aren't chips good for us?
Chips aren't good for us because they have 150 calories of mainly fat and lots of sodium.
What are 3 things water does for people?
What are 2 ways people get protein into their diets?
People get protein into their diets by eating food like beans, nuts, meats, and bugs.
What do proteins do for people?
Proteins help build and repair the body.
Which food group is least important?
The least important food group is fats.
Which has more nutrients an orange or chips?
An orange has more nutrients than chips.
What is the best fluid for satisfying thirst and helping body functions?
Water is the best fluid for satisfying thirst and helping body functions.
How many kinds of bugs aren't poisonous?
There are more than 1,000 bugs that aren't poisonous.
What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
Complex carbohydrates give energy over time.
Why is the stripe for meats thinner than the stripe for grains?
Grains are more important to eat than meats are in our diets so meats have a thinner stripe.
How can nutrition labels help you plan a balanced diet?
Nutrition labels can help us plan a balanced diet because they tell us the nutrients in food to help us make healthy choices.
Where does a person's water supply come from?
A person's water supply comes from water in food, and fluids.
How are ground up ants used in South America?
Ground up ants are used like jam on bread in South America.