6 Essential Nutrients
Which is NOT one of the 6 essential nutrients?
A. Vitamins
B. Grains
C. Protein
D. Fats
B. Grains
Nutrients
What is the order of ingredients in the ingredients list?
Largest to smallest by weight
What does %DV stand for?
Percent Daily Value
This nutrient is the body's main source of energy...
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Beans, Peas, Lentils
How can you tell if a grain product is a whole grain product?
By reading the ingredient list
Why is it important to have fiber in your diet?
Helps you digest food and helps you feel full.
This nutrient is found in all body tissues and fluids. It helps digest food, remove waste, control body temperature, and it is absolutely essential to life and health.
Water
This nutrient is used to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues, such as muscle. It is made up of amino acids and provides energy.
Protein
Grains that are processed to remove both the bran and the germ are called...
Refined grains
Which mineral can cause some health concerns...
Zinc
Iron
Sodium
Potassium
Sodium
Saturated fat is referred to as "____" because...
it can raise cholesterol levels.
These nutrients are elements needed in small quantities for forming healthy bones and teeth, for the formation of red blood cells, and for aiding in regulation of certain body processes.
Minerals
Calories (roughly) measure the amount of ________ in food.
Energy
The vegetable subgroups are:
*HINT: 5 subgroups
Dark Green
Beans/Peas/Lentils
Red/Orange
Starchy
Other
Foods and beverage which contain vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and other nutrients that have positive health effects are referred to as:
A. Cheddar Cheese, Colby Jack Cheese, American Cheese
B. Cream Cheese, Cream, Butter
C. Soymilks and Skim Milk
D. Ice Cream, Yogurt, Soft Serve Custard
B. Cream Cheese, Cream, Butter
The two types of carbohydrates are:
complex and simple.
The 6 Essential Nutrients are....
Vitamins, Minerals, Carbs, Fats, Protein, Water
The 5 food groups are...
Dairy
Protein
Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Some foods made from milk are not included in the dairy food group when they...
Have a high fat content and low calcium content
The current American food guide is called:
MyPlate
What is one reason why people tend to overeat (especially in 2022)
Mindless eating/distracted eating/eating in front of the TV