Macronutrients
What is rice considered?
In what order are ingredients listed on a nutrition label?
Most ingredient to least ingredient
Fruits
PB & J
Oatmeal
Eggs, turkey bacon, whole grain toast
Low sugar cereals
How do I determine how much a food to eat?
Serving size
What is avocado considered?
A fat
What are corn oil, vegetable oil, and canola oil considered?
GMO processed oil
What are the three main categories of food?
Carbohydrates, Fats/Lipids, and Protein
What type of bread is the healthiest?
Any food that has been changed from its original form to something else.
Processed food
A protein
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat?
It's state of matter in cold temperature
What is the leading cause of obesity in the United States
Sugar sweetened beverages
What should I look for before choosing a cereal?
Amount of sugar
What are signs that a food is not good for you?
Long ingredient list
Ingredients that can't be pronounces
Sugar as the first ingredient
GMO products -- corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup
What does out bodies readily use as its primary energy source?
Carbohydrates
What are the healthiest types of fat?
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
The recommended amount of a food or drink that you should eat is called _____.
A serving size
What is the poorest quality form of sugar?
High fructose corn syrup
What macronutrients supports muscle growth/recovery?
Proteins
What is a healthy oil to cook with?
Olive Oil
Seed oils
Nut oils
This is information found on food packages that details a food’s nutrition content including the amount of fat, sugar, protein, and fiber it has.
What is a nutrition label?