Macronutrients +
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins & Minerals
Names of the three macronutrients required for good health.
protein, carbohydrates, and fat
You should fill half of your plate with these two food groups.
fruits and vegetables
This part of the nutrition label describes units of energy.
calories
What is a SMART goal?
an effective technique to develop goals
Common number of cups of water you should drink a day
8 cups
This macronutrient is found in avocados, nuts, seeds, oils, and butter.
fat
This food group supplies your body with calcium, vitamin D, and protein.
dairy
Do the calories on nutrition labels describe the whole package or the serving size?
Serving size
what does the S stand for in SMART goal
Specific
How is hydration beneficial?
Protects joints and organs, regulates body temperature, and gets rid of waste from the body
This mineral forms the protein hemoglobin which carries oxygen in the blood.
iron
What are some healthy grain foods you can incorporate in your plate?
whole grain bread, quinoa, oats, brown rice, whole-wheat tortillas
What does the daily value tell you and what are the general calories?
how much a nutrient in a serving of contributes to a daily diet and the general calories are 2,000 calories
What does the M stand for in SMART goals?
Measurable
Tented skin, dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation, headache, dark urine, and fatigue are symptoms of a what hydration issue.
dehydration
What vitamin can you get from the sun?
Vitamin D
Name protein foods you can incorporate into your plate.
fish, chicken, chickpeas, eggs, lentils, beans, soy foods (tofu), nuts and seeds
What are some nutrients to be cautious of on food labels?
saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, and added sugar
what does the A, R, & T stand for in SMART goal
Attainable, Realistic, Timely
What foods are good sources of hydration?
What are 3 sources of Potassium
bananas, spinach, avocado, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, pumpkins
What sources of oil have healthy fats?
olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds, fish
What is Added sugar?
sugars added to foods during processing and packaging, before consumption
How would someone make a smart goal about drinking water. what would it look like?
Specific: I want to drink 8 glasses of water a day in order to stay hydrated.
Measurable: Each glass has 8 oz of water in it, and I need to drink 8 of them every day.
Achievable: I have access to drinkable water and glasses
Relevant: I want to do this because I read about the health benefits of drinking water and it is important to me to stay healthy.
Time-bound: I would like to start this immediately, and continue this behavior indefinitely.
Myth or Fact: coffee and alcohol can hydrate you
Myth. drinks like coffee and alcohol perform as diuretics and promote dehydration. They promote the excretion of water via urine